Production Controller
Overview:
Benz Metal Products, Inc., a leading custom sheet metal fabrication company, is seeking a detail-oriented Production Control Specialist to join our team. The Production Control Specialist will work under close supervision and direction from the Plant Manager by organizing and controlling the release of production order documents. This individual will manage the production schedule and provide administrative and project support to the production control department.
Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review sales forecasts and current orders to assess inventory status and upcoming production needs.
- In cooperation with management, plan, schedule and coordinate production of the company’s products to meet all customer requirements.
- Verify resource availability (material, equipment, and labor) required for production to deliver excellent customer service at optimal inventory levels.
- Support the creation / evaluation / modification of production schedules to meet customer requirements and ensure accurate lead times.
- Promptly addressing and resolving scheduling issues to minimize delays in production.
- Participate in the development and implementation of an improved production planning system.
- Release job orders
- Ensure that job orders are closed in a timely fashion, ensuring labor, material, and cost data are within tolerances set by department policy
- Accurately perform transactions within the ERP as required
- Monitor ERP error transactions related to job orders and take appropriate action to resolve issues
- Create Vendor MRRs
- Perform month end checklist activities, including the counting of inventory as required
- Manage Customer RMAs
- Be available to help employees through the employee scrap purchase process as required
- Investigate ERP transactions to determine the root cause of apparent discrepancies and determine the appropriate course of action
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Knowledge of production processes, scheduling and planning
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Math and analytical skills
- Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
- Deadline driven
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
- Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees
Education and Experience:
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.
- Two or more years of proven experience working as a production planner in a metal working or job shop environment
- Experience in manufacturing disciplines, including scheduling and planning, time management, materials, and inventory control.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: experienced in solving complex issues and utilizing critical thinking skills to implement solutions.
Join our team at Benz Metal Products, Inc. and be part of a dynamic company that values quality craftsmanship and innovation in metal fabrication. Grow your career with us as we continue to provide top-notch services across various industries.
Benz Metal Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Menomonee Falls, WI (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Menomonee Falls, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person