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CPM Holdings, Inc. Production Control Manager in Waterloo, Iowa
Working from the Waterloo IA Center of Excellence, the Production Control Manager will be responsible for developing, and managing the production planning and scheduling based on customer demand and sales forecast, will work closely with operations supervisor to define the optimal usage of current manufacturing capacity as well as identifying future needs that may trigger capacity increases and people plan.
Will also work closely with the purchasing group to define the material planning and inventory levels required to meet demand.
Additionally, Production Control Manager will direct the cycle counting team to audit inventory accuracy and assure proper process controls and procedures are in place with managing company inventory
This position supports a thriving aftermarket business and new heavy industrial equipment. Some travel may be required to suppliers and other CPM facilities.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Owns the sales and operations planning process.
Responsible for the coordination of production capacity and material planning, purchasing, warehousing, and scheduling activities to maximize machine build plan.
Issues a 12 month master schedule and forecast along with the weekly and daily schedule by area.
Identifies bottlenecks and adjust material plans to eliminate delays in production
Works closely with the sales team to schedule orders, define lead times and capacity allocation.
Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, material control, and scheduling.
Leads organization in attaining key metrics including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns and days on hand
Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
Partner with purchasing to develop and implement supplier strategies to ensure correct delivery, quality and supply flow of product from vendor.
Forecast product needs by gathering, analyzing, and validating data
Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization.
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by implementing, maintaining and aligning company policies with health and safety regulations.
Measures and evaluates direct reporting employee performance according to company standards for quality and productivity. Provides accurate, meaningful, and timely reviews.
Perform other duties as required and assigned by Plant Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (preferred).
5+ year's related experience (manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management).
3+ year's supervisory experience.
High understanding of manufacturing capacity, able to calculate capacity per machine, operational efficiency and optimization of manufacturing resources to maximize production output.
Demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating value for end customers, and driving operational excellence within areas of responsibility.
Strong financial acumen – the ability to utilize fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide relevant information for data driven decision-making.
Creative thinking ability: It is essential that you can demonstrate originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem
Communication skills: They must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and present technical information clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and audience
Customer service skills: It is essential that you are customer focused – you must think and act from customer perspective
Detail-orientation: You must factor in every detail in proffering holistic solutions
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills: clarify and resolve complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause, and to redesign internal and external business processes where necessary. The ability to approach problems systematically and develop scalable solutions will be critical to succeeding in this role.
The ability to function in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment
Must be organized with the ability to prioritize your time
Self manages; takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions in a matrixed environment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
Stress management skills: You must be able to handle high pressure and adverse situations with composure. You must have resilience and perseverance in the face of constraints
Strong Project Management skills with the ability to set and manage to time based milestones and performance metrics
Lead and manage to the CPM Core Values
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
Computer skills:
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) with PowerBI preferred
SAP Experience Preferred
Lean DNA experience preferred
Ability to use data to drive decisions
CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.
CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.
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