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Production Control Manager - Custom Equipment
Alabaster, AL
Job Description
Position: Production Control Manager - Custom Equipment
Location: Alabaster, AL (This is an on-site position)
Pay: $65K - $85K (Exempt)
DeSHAZO is a leader in the Overhead Bridge Crane design and manufacturing industry, renowned for creating custom-built cranes that excel in reliability and boast an extended service life. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous fabrication and welding of highly engineered structures, adhering to rigorous national standards. Notably, our fully equipped facility stands out not only for its machining expertise but also for housing a fully equipped electrical facility dedicated to the design and construction of electrical components. With a state-of-the-art machining facility producing precision parts held to close tolerances, DeSHAZO has solidified its position as a dominant force in the Overhead Crane Industry.
Job Summary:
As the Production Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of production planning and control. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials, resources, and information throughout the production process. Your primary goal will be to establish a robust production control process, maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize lead times, and maximize production output. Must have knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and machining.
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement a production control management system to control processes and deliver resources for the successful on-time delivery of manufactured products.
- Work closely with the Master Scheduler to develop and implement detailed, constraint-based, production schedules to meet promised deliveries.
- Monitor and maintain optimal levels of raw materials (including steel), fabrication materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to support production needs.
- Implement and oversee an effective inventory and production control system.
- Provide technical guidance in the use and optimization of the Epicor ERP system.
- Effectively manage the procurement team to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components.
- Continuously identify areas for improvement in production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality personnel regarding material status and production planning issues.
- Assist in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, improvement programs, and both individual and department objectives.
- Prepare regular reports on production objectives, performance, and compliance for management review.
- Achieve optimum employee levels with appropriate amounts of overhead and expenditures to meet an annual budgetary plan.
- Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
- Manage, oversite, and direct involvement in purchasing activities assuring best cost, timely procurement, and vendor qualifications.
- Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain management, or related field preferred but not required.
- Must have Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and machining.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, and control in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Must have fabrication background.
- Proficient use of ERP and MRP systems. (Epicor experience preferred).
- Experienced with MS Office, particularly skilled in utilizing MS Excel at an advanced level.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and team management abilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Ability to talk and hear frequently.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to use close vision, distance vision, and adjust focus.
- Ability to work in an environment with low to moderate noise levels.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
Benefits Available:
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401k plan with match
- Company-paid short term disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance available
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Additional life insurance available
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and personal leave time
- Tool purchase program
- Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
- Competitive pay
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category
DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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