Production Planning Materials Manager

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven t
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rack record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
We are currently seeking a Production Control Manager . This position will work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to meet the customer demand efficiently and effectively. In all actions, supports Sonaca North America’s Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other Sonaca North America policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability, and respect for people.
Coordinates information and communication required for releasing, tracking, processing, and shipping of parts per customer requirements.
Reporting and tracking of on time delivery performance.
Manage customer service and production control including (shear, shipping & receiving, Raw material handlers, kitters, etc.) Responsible for performance management and development of all team members.
Ensure that the work of the department/work center is well integrated with the work of other departments and work centers such that the overall process serves customer needs and is accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Ensure all departmental employees know and follow the appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs). Ensure development in building a team environment.
Maintaining and improving upon existing inventory control system and related processes within the applicable policies of the corporation and Sarbanes-Oxley
Streamlining and making more efficient, all inventory control processes to minimize/ eliminate inventory discrepancies
Monitoring and controlling factory inventory levels, including raw materials and finished goods
Monitoring and dispositioning obsolete inventory with corporate and controller interaction
Developing and implementing production and procurement policies that meet both the needs of the Customer and financial objectives of the facility
Monitoring inventory transactions with respect to raw material and finished goods to identify errors.
Work productively and constructively with the other major functions within the factory (value streams, assembly, quality assurance, administration, and H/R) to meet delivery requirements.
Work productively and constructively with external customers to resolve both technical and commercial questions or problems that arise throughout the supply chain.
Improve factory performance in the areas of on-time delivery, profitability, and quality ratings.
Maintains issues related to facilities, i.e. roof leaks, remodels, etc.
Developing material business cases for new mission changes, supporting equipment and personnel
Develops and implements strategies to manage departmental materials management operations by initiating reviews of Material Management internal and external processes, identifying problem areas and establishing action plans for improvement; directing reviews of inventory levels to ensure maximum ability to meet customer needs and reduce inventory costs; ensuring the transfer of refurbished Reclamation items into inventory system
Contributes to team effort by leading intra-departmental teams in review of processes to improve materials management functions; proactively seeking customer requi

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