Production Control Specialist
Description:
We are seeking an Analyst, Scheduling to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position is the focal point for the execution of daily activities to deliver high quality, highly engineered hardware on-time to customers. The selected candidate will be responsible for the timely performance of various manufacturing tasks ranging from program schedule adherence through the shipment of deliverables in support of various programs. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgment, working independently and as a representative of an Integrated Product Team. It is essential the individual be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment.
This role will be performed onsite at our Collins location in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Primary Responsibilities:
-
Recommends and implements solutions to mitigate delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates to improve performance.
-
Monitors delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite the flow of materials and meet schedules.
-
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficiency and productivity on site in order to meet program delivery schedules and avoid delays.
-
Determines allocation and makes priority decisions on critical hardware to ensure smooth operations.
-
Functions as the focal point for resolution of materials/logistics issues to ensure efficient and effective resolutions are reached.
-
Applies knowledge of lean principles to establish world class materials flow/synchronization within the value stream.
-
Tracks status of material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials are available as needed.
-
Prepares reports on work in progress.
-
Coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials are timed to meet Program requirements.
-
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and other groups.
-
Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
Company benefits:
Benefits package
High school courses important to the position:
Math Science English
Training, certifications, or degree needed to qualify for the position:
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Must have or be capable of obtaining a CCI security clearance. The candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Specific skills that your business recognizes as fundamental to employment (life skills):
SAP knowledge
Operations experience
Strong communicator
Manufacturing experience
Advancement opportunities in the company:
Yes
Linn-Mar Career Path Curriculum Marion Independent Career Path Curriculum

