Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist

Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States

About Metalsa: We are a global leader with over 65 years of experience in the automotive industry, manufacturing safe, sustainable products that move people around the world. We're building a better future by enriching communities every day, driven by our commitment to people, innovation, and our planet.

Position Overview

• SBU: Hopkinsville
• Area: Materials
• Position Classification: Salaried, Exempt
• Reports to: Materials Planning Coordinator
• Number of Direct Reports: See org chart
• Number of Indirect Reports: See org chart

Role Objective: As a Production Control Specialist, your objective is to ensure timely delivery of all components to support production requirements.

What will your day look like?

• Forecasting supplier requirements
• Cycle count validation and feedback
• Review purchase orders and place order to suppliers
• Analyze inventory daily
• Identify potential problem part numbers
• Track and update QAD, Customer's Systems: On QAD - Min/Max, Period orders, transit times, QPC
• Maintain supplier performance metrics
• Communicate problems to the appropriate supplier
• Follow up with corrective actions/spot buys to ensure no interruptions in production
• Monitor and maintain bills of material and QAD system
• Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change

Safety Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately
• Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant
• Be proactively involved with improving working conditions

Quality Responsibilities

• Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them
• Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals
• 100% on-time delivery to customer
• 0 PPM on parts
• Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them

Housekeeping

• Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility
• Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using it to approach and keep all areas clean, neat and properly maintained

Continuous Improvement / Training

• Actively involved with the Metalsa Model practices

Priority 1 - Mandatory | Priority 2 - Important | Priority 3 - Ideal

Working Relationships

• Internal: Customer, Supplier
• External: Customer, Supplier

Education & Experience

Education

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Required)
• Associate's degree and/or 3 years in Materials roles (Preferred)

Experience

• QAD/ERP experience (Required)
• Experience in new program coordination & engineering changes preferred (Required)
• Experience in direct dealings with O.E.M., customers & suppliers (Required)
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience (Required)

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• QAD, ERP or similar system; basic troubleshooting
• Knowledge of freight arrangements, cycle counting procedures & bill of materials
• Knowledge of manufacturing Bill of Material and MRP
• Adept at math/calculating raw material needs
• Quality Management Systems
• Human Development Management
• Cross functional leadership
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
• Logistics

Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies

• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus
• Compassion
• Listening
• Work/Life Balance
• Perseverance
• Personal Disclosure
• Self-Knowledge
• Drive for Results
• Personal Learning
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Conflict Management
• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Presentation Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Agility

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or touch
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to visually focus

Additional Comments

• Excellent communication, team orientation and presentation skills; Good organizational and time management skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Excellent control of stress, proactively and ability to work under pressure; Analytical ability, problem solving and planning skills; Must have problem solving skills; Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Must have a good attendance record of no more than 3 points
• No disciplinary action against you in the past year; Fast-paced, organized and resourceful
• Able to travel (drive and/or take a flight)
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Able to work overtime with little or no notice and to change shifts
• Ability to work weekends
• Be on call after hours and on weekends
• Must have a good evaluation record

Why You'll Love Working Here: At Metalsa, you'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and endless opportunities to grow your career.

Your Perks Include:

• Vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) company match, flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement account (HRA).
• Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and professional training programs.
• Exclusive employee discounts and more!

Job Info

• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: 301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 42240, US