Production Control Coordinator serves as the architect of internal logistics, applying Lean Manufacturing principles to create seamless material transitions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce 'dock-to-dish' time, eliminate bottlenecks, and support the integration of new product launches into existing manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Layout & Design: Develop and maintain detailed facility layouts using AutoCAD to optimize storage density, picking paths, and material delivery routes.
- PFEP Management: Create and manage the 'Plan for Every Part' (PFEP) database, defining specific storage locations, container quantities, and replenishment methods for thousands of SKUs.
- Lean Implementation: Design and deploy Lean logistics tools, including Kanban systems, Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery, and sequenced parts feeding.
- Equipment Specification: Identify, justify, and procure material handling equipment such as racking systems, tuggers, forklifts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
- Process Optimization: Conduct time studies and value stream mapping to identify inefficiencies in material handling and implement corrective actions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Packaging Engineering to ensure container designs are compatible with line-side space constraints and ergonomic requirements.
- Project Management: Lead logistics workstreams for new vehicle programs, ensuring all material flow infrastructure is validated and ready for Job 1.
- Data Analysis: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as floor space utilization, equipment uptime, and labor efficiency to drive data-driven decision-making.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
