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Production Control Specialist

HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, United States

Job Description

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

About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com