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KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Lead Production Control Specialist.
Responsible for deploying scheduling strategies to develop and monitor production schedules for capital equipment jobs, complex repairs jobs, and any other orders that require an extra level of oversight. Is responsible for areas of production scheduling, quoting, order release, manufacturing, and shipping to ensure customer ship dates are met. A broad knowledge of manufacturing technology and ERP systems is required, all while advancing our client's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Verifies planned order labor and material requirements to support on-time delivery with current material lead time and shop load.
- Generates and manages work order for each production task of job. Communicates work order details to the appropriate teams, ensuring clarity on requirements, specifications, and deadlines.
- Works closely with IT department and Operations to identify system and process improvement opportunities and help drive projects to completion.
- Analyzes production capacity and identifies potential constraints. Adjusts production plans to optimize capacity utilization and avoid overloading resources.
- Generates engineering file for manufactured parts as required.
- Updates work centers and calendars within ERP system to properly maintain and monitor capacity planning.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of production activities, schedules, and resource allocation. These documents serve as a valuable resource for future planning and analysis.
- Works closely with manufacturing to identify and resolve issues that interfere with efficiency and on-time completion of work orders.
- Facilitates daily planning review meeting and drives resolution to minimize delays in the quoting process.
- Supports capital equipment orders to ensure engineering releases and part level releases are made. Schedules jobs as required to support sales order requirements.
- Strives to meet or exceed customer expectations and strives for continuous improvement in the daily processes of conducting business.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Demonstrates values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience working with and supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & MRP systems is required.
- Technical background and a working knowledge of AutoCAD and excellent math skills.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of manufacturing processes, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Must have strong communication skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
Physical Requirements
Office environment subject to occasional lifting, bending, standing, and/or stooping. Must be capable of sitting at a desk for prolonged periods and working on a computer.Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities, including the production floor. Must be able to tolerate exposure to a typical shop environment; i.e. heat, cold, dust, noise, fumes, and other elements. On the shop floor, employee must wear safety glasses and steel toed shoes, along with additional PPE as required or needed.
Compensation is DOE 75k-90k
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
