Production Controller - IAS

Job Description SummaryManage and expedite the flow of material in and out of the Instrumentation Application Shop (IAS) according to production/instrumentation schedules. Work to ensure that shop operations and jobs run smooth by working with cross-functional teams to make operational improvements. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. Manage and track operations to ensure they are meeting quality and delivery goals. This position is located onsite in Evendale, OH.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Utilize inventory, place/manage orders, and ship and source materials according to the job’s needs.
• Attain operational efficiency though the execution and participation in lean manufacturing/kaizen events.
• Interface with cross-functional teams daily to execute the movement of material in and out of the plant while communicating status to stakeholders daily and expediting when needed.
• Act as work director for the material handlers in support of the entire instrumentation team to execute internal material moves around the shop to meet operational goals.
• Ensure proper disposition of materials for reuse to eliminate shortages/lead times and reduce costs while making sure quality requirements are met.
• Order material and equipment as needed and oversee the production of make-in-house inventory
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in materials planning, production planning/scheduling, manufacturing, sourcing, or other supply chain related field)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, production planning/scheduling, manufacturing, sourcing, or other supply chain related field (or GE Aerospace Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with ERP Systems (Maximo, Oracle, and IMPACT).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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