Inventory Production Control Manager

Job Expired

Austin, Texas, United States

Full Time

5 months ago

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

We are looking to add an Inventory Production Control Manager to our team. The ideal candidate has significant experience planning, implementing, and monitoring supply chain strategy in order to maximize production efficiency and productivity. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing supply chains, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will oversee the production planning and scheduling activities to ensure the smooth and cost-effective operation of our manufacturing processes. This role involves coordinating with various departments, managing inventory levels, and implementing process improvements to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Additionally, your analytical skills will contribute strongly, as you provide deep insight into spending patterns, trends, and cost reduction potential as the company continues its rapid growth.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor a team of production planners, schedulers, and material handlers, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental objectives.
Develop detailed project plans and schedules required to effectively monitor and track manufacturing production progress and identify issues and corrective actions related to production and inventory, cost, and schedule performance.
Develop a process of identifying and tracking action items to closure.
Coordinate with Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to stay informed of all expected inventory.
Track and drive inventory and WIP accuracy levels.
Track production control effectiveness, efficiency, and opportunities
Analyze production and inventory data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
Track and improve manufacturing performance to schedule.
Track and improve shipping and receiving performance levels.
Identify and track manufacturing and supplier non-conformances to closure.
Analyze supply chain data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management supporting manufacturing of high-reliability electronic products.
First-hand knowledge of supplier quality systems
Great project management and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience in growing and scaling a supply chain team.
Experience using an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Accumatica, etc.)
Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data.
Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise.
Sense of urgency, with ability to work well under pressure.
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to present concise data to internal and external stakeholders.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

Experience working within the Aerospace industry.
Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.