Production Controller I

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Duluth, MN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
The Production Controller manages production tasks by planning material movement, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting the manufacturing process through ERP systems and KPIs.
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Job Summary

The Production Controller works with Supervisors to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime and throughput using capacity analysis on the production line. Monitor supply and demand through ERP system while reporting out through KPIs to support the business plan. Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations. This position is a member of Line Support Team (LST) consisting of a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, and a Quality representative.  

Schedule: 

M-Th; 6:00 am - 430 pm ; Overtime as required 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Leads the Supply Chain function within Line Support Team (LST) to ensure parts are delivered to Point of Use (POU)
  • on time to meet operational needs
  • Measures linearity performance to the daily rate (MPS) and reports out at the LST standup meetings and ensures the recovery plan provided by operations meets downstream customer needs.
  • Ensures the production line is supported with material to move the line on time and at the highest quality level (proactive visual inspection of RIP health, coverage for material handler absences, risk tool date analytics, etc.)
  • Responds to any line stopping shortage (red light condition) within the area by working with purchasing and materials teams to supply needed part as soon as possible
  • Leads communication, drives, and enforces material Kanban standards for assigned area of responsibility
  • Drives root cause and corrective action for shortages and variances to processes
  • Ensures area of responsibility is always ready for supply chain quality system audit
  • Schedules and sequences work orders daily to meet the production schedule including creation, release/sequence, updates and closure per the COS Principles/supply chain SOP’s available in Windchill/UKG
  • Maintains all area shortage reports and acts as the conduit between Materials Management, Procurement and the assigned LST
  • Leads change management introduction of new parts in assigned area including but not limited to, engineering change, sales order changes, and deferred work
  • Maintains visual management standards in the area assigned (6S) of LST supply chain area
  • Escalates part shortage issues per the defined escalation process and provides updates to the LST (line support team) or daily standup meetings
  • Reviews closed work orders to understand variances and corrections required weekly
  • Leads continuous improvement activities across the assigned production line
  • Documents changes to standard processes in area of responsibility
  • Leads cross-training efforts for other production controllers within area of responsibility
  • Reviews MRB (Material Review Board) with LST items prior to processing and assigns proper department codes
  • Manages the processing of MRB items back to MRB cage by ensuring Manufacturing and Quality are processing items in a timely manner
  • Maintains ERP via data verification and entry with correct production lead times, required stocking quantities and kanban locations
  • Coordinates the manufacturing of all Aftermarket parts in the assigned work cell to achieve on time delivery to the work order
  • Executes the enterprise cycle count program by completing recount for assigned production line

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR
  • 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain
  • Certified in 1 area of production
  • Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices and MS Office application
  • Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.
  • Strong communications skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

  • Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings (1:1, small and large groups, varying positions) and able to deliver a clear understanding of needs/actions
  • Being Resilient - Handles and manages crisis effectively while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances
  • Attention to Detail - Ability to accomplish a task with a high level of thoroughness and accuracy while demonstrating concern for all aspects of the job, no matter how small
  • Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others to be punctual, on-schedule to tasks, follows through on commitments and act with a sense of ownership to resolve issues timely

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain
  • Certified in 1 area of production
  • Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems
  • Strong communications skills
  • Excellent organizational skills

Cirrus Aircraft Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Aircraft and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Aircraft.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match and quick vesting bolsters long-term savings. This element reliably enhances total compensation across roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options (including HDHPs with HSA contributions and a PPO) plus dental and vision provide broad coverage choice. Wellness resources such as Calm, EAP sessions, and Hinge Health add meaningful support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Distinctive aviation perks like a discounted Company Flying Club and regular company/community events add lifestyle value. Additional discounts, tuition assistance, and recognition programs further round out the package.

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The Company
HQ: Duluth, MN
1,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Cirrus Aircraft is the global leader in personal aviation. Founded in 1984, the brand is, most notably, known for: • Producing the industry's best-selling piston aircraft, the SR Series • Innovating the world’s first single-engine personal jet, the Vision Jet • Earning “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” the Robert J. Collier Trophy • Pioneering the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system to be included as standard equipment on an aircraft, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) The company has four locations in the United States. - Duluth, Minnesota - Grand Forks, North Dakota - Knoxville, Tennessee - McKinney, Texas

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