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Parker Hannifin Corporation Materials Production Manager Production Control/L in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Materials & Production Manager (Production Control/Logistics)
Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States Job Family : Planning Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 13, 2023 Job ID: 41977
Job Description
SUMMARY: Responsibility for leading the operation of one or more plant functions. Implements under the direction of the Business Unit Manager the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.
SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:
Has Direct Reports Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned deparment(s). Responsible for leading all aspects of the department(s) under the direction of the Business Unit Manager to include: associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates. Work with business unit manager, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Matrix responsibilities for Production manufacturing activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership. Monitors Production Control performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies Monitors Shipping/Receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies. Monitors Storeroom performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as PHconnect, PFEP (plan for every part), and S&OP (sales and operations)- Accountable for location(s) materials metrics and Standards of Performance. Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy. Ensure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation. Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers. Support internal or external audit requirements relative to inventory control functions. Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines. Provide professional development for all team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures. Benchmark and implement best practices as appropriate. Actively support and implement lean principles at the division. Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division. The Team Leader will meet with the associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement. Leads the team(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, which include but are not limited to: supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts in the value stream. The Team Leader will assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull sys