Production and inventory control manager job description
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Production and inventory control manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in production and inventory control manager job postings.
Sample production and inventory control manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, business administration or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production and inventory control
- Knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sample required production and inventory control manager soft skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Production and inventory control manager job description example 1
Alinabal production and inventory control manager job description
Production & Inventory Control Manager EPG
Responsibilities:
Plans, directs and coordinates the materials management activities of the EPG production facilities. Responsible for planning and executing a balanced material plan which supports sales forecast demand and operational capacities.
Interprets the Sales Forecast into an integrated material plan with ensures cost-effective an on-time manufacture of quality products.
Approves and monitors inventory purchases and receipts within the guidelines of inventory strategies of EOQ, lot sizing, safety stock, JIT techniques, dock-to-stock, min-max, and MPS.
Establishes and communicates to the appropriate personnel the daily objectives of customer order requirement.
Maintains records of inventories for production control and cost accounting.
Coordinates preparation of production schedules and material orders.
Monitors and adjusts schedule in response to market and production requirements in an effort to reduce costs.
Ensures packaging requirements and daily line item shipments are met.
Maintains database of inventory data, performance measurements, and business opportunities.
Analyzes and recommends changes to resources plans in manufacturing based on income and customer requirements.
Initiates personnel actions.
Manage the activities of Production Planners, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and Purchasing Specialist.
Utilize standard materials methods to control accurate inventory levels, cycle time, machine loading and scheduling to support the manufacturing process.
Direct and manage the planners in planning and scheduling activities utilizing a PC based MRP software system. Set the necessary system parameters in MRP for a best fit replenishment and scheduling method.
Direct and manage the shipping and receiving activities utilizing various PC generated data to ensure on time shipments and timely receipt of material from suppliers.
Direct and manage the Purchasing Specialist activities for incoming material and vendor services to support the manufacturing effort while minimizing the impact on inventory growth and cost.
Direct and drive continuous improvements relative to data integrity, inventory turns, cycle counts, cost reductions and material control.
Review system generated reports to take the appropriate action for root cause and corrective actions.
Responsible for daily meetings to ensure the manufacturing plan is executed.
Generate weekly and monthly status reports relative to inventory turns, inventory value, purchase commitments, shipping data and on time customer delivery data with the root cause and corrective action for late deliveries.
Effectively communicate the need for data integrity in all discipline within the organization.
The ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of mainframe computerized planning system.
Knowledge of master production scheduling.
Knowledge of MRP implementation techniques.
5-8 years experience in production planning and development capability.
3-5 years supervisory experience.
Bachelor's Degree or some equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of use of Microsoft Access.
Physical Requirements:
Updated by: HR Reviewed and Approved By: Date:
Responsibilities:
Plans, directs and coordinates the materials management activities of the EPG production facilities. Responsible for planning and executing a balanced material plan which supports sales forecast demand and operational capacities.
Interprets the Sales Forecast into an integrated material plan with ensures cost-effective an on-time manufacture of quality products.
Approves and monitors inventory purchases and receipts within the guidelines of inventory strategies of EOQ, lot sizing, safety stock, JIT techniques, dock-to-stock, min-max, and MPS.
Establishes and communicates to the appropriate personnel the daily objectives of customer order requirement.
Maintains records of inventories for production control and cost accounting.
Coordinates preparation of production schedules and material orders.
Monitors and adjusts schedule in response to market and production requirements in an effort to reduce costs.
Ensures packaging requirements and daily line item shipments are met.
Maintains database of inventory data, performance measurements, and business opportunities.
Analyzes and recommends changes to resources plans in manufacturing based on income and customer requirements.
Initiates personnel actions.
Manage the activities of Production Planners, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor and Purchasing Specialist.
Utilize standard materials methods to control accurate inventory levels, cycle time, machine loading and scheduling to support the manufacturing process.
Direct and manage the planners in planning and scheduling activities utilizing a PC based MRP software system. Set the necessary system parameters in MRP for a best fit replenishment and scheduling method.
Direct and manage the shipping and receiving activities utilizing various PC generated data to ensure on time shipments and timely receipt of material from suppliers.
Direct and manage the Purchasing Specialist activities for incoming material and vendor services to support the manufacturing effort while minimizing the impact on inventory growth and cost.
Direct and drive continuous improvements relative to data integrity, inventory turns, cycle counts, cost reductions and material control.
Review system generated reports to take the appropriate action for root cause and corrective actions.
Responsible for daily meetings to ensure the manufacturing plan is executed.
Generate weekly and monthly status reports relative to inventory turns, inventory value, purchase commitments, shipping data and on time customer delivery data with the root cause and corrective action for late deliveries.
Effectively communicate the need for data integrity in all discipline within the organization.
The ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of mainframe computerized planning system.
Knowledge of master production scheduling.
Knowledge of MRP implementation techniques.
5-8 years experience in production planning and development capability.
3-5 years supervisory experience.
Bachelor's Degree or some equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of use of Microsoft Access.
Physical Requirements:
Updated by: HR Reviewed and Approved By: Date:
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024