SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation · 4 months ago
Production Control Manager
Renton, WA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSEKISUI Aerospace Corporation is a leading company in the aerospace industry, focusing on designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products. They are seeking a Production Control Manager to direct and coordinate production scheduling, material planning, and financial forecasting services to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
AerospaceIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking the progress of production, and reviewing factors that affect schedules
Develops the overall master schedule, prioritizing manufacturing operations based on customer need and operational efficiencies
Optimize the use of the MRP system for increased efficiency across multiple levels of organization
Coordinate and work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Programs to ensure on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules to identify and address any issues proactively
Direct interface with sales regarding deliveries and schedule changes. Provide sales with status and updates as requested
Create, update, and monitor available capacity against required capacity for all capital equipment
Work with production management and upper management to resolve capacity issues
Determine optimal inventory levels that balance cost and customer service, and increase inventory turns
Continuously monitor inventory to minimize excess and obsolete items, and collaborate with purchasing, finance, and customer programs to mitigate their effects
Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control. This includes developing and managing KPIs for the supply chain, scheduling, and delivery
Monitor and measure new product launches to schedule
Provide input on new designs to limit cost and streamline manufacturability
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc
Collaborate with material suppliers across various disciplines (prepreg, additives, core materials, and metallic manufacturing) to develop repeatable and sustainable processes for both quick-turn development and at-scale production
Organized and able to manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines
Knowledge and understanding of best practices and technology trends in the supply chain field, including lean methodologies
Qualification
Required
Directs and coordinates production scheduling, production control, material planning, and financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy and customer service
Examines existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs
Directs the movement, storage, or processing of inventory
Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking the progress of production, and reviewing factors that affect schedules
Develops the overall master schedule, prioritizing manufacturing operations based on customer need and operational efficiencies
Optimize the use of the MRP system for increased efficiency across multiple levels of organization
Coordinate and work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Programs to ensure on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules to identify and address any issues proactively
Direct interface with sales regarding deliveries and schedule changes. Provide sales with status and updates as requested
Create, update, and monitor available capacity against required capacity for all capital equipment
Work with production management and upper management to resolve capacity issues
Determine optimal inventory levels that balance cost and customer service, and increase inventory turns
Continuously monitor inventory to minimize excess and obsolete items, and collaborate with purchasing, finance, and customer programs to mitigate their effects
Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control
Monitor and measure new product launches to schedule
Provide input on new designs to limit cost and streamline manufacturability
Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc
Collaborate with material suppliers across various disciplines (prepreg, additives, core materials, and metallic manufacturing) to develop repeatable and sustainable processes for both quick-turn development and at-scale production
Organized and able to manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines
Knowledge and understanding of best practices and technology trends in the supply chain field, including lean methodologies
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of best practices and technology trends in supply chain, including lean methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing requirements, planning, and computerized materials control programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals and/or teams
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor team members
Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and bills of material (experience with Epicor ERP system a plus, but not required)
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Five or more years of progressive experience in production planning, including the management of professional employees
APICS certification strongly desired
Benefits
Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
Dental, Vision, Prescription
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!
Company
SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation
SEKISUI Aerospace is an industry leading company known for its manufacturing excellence in carbon fiber, thermoplastics, intelligent automation, aerospace interiors, structural composites, composite tooling, ducting, and engineering services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.59MKey Investors
Washington state Department of CommerceUS Department of Energy
2024-09-12Grant· $0.5M
2024-03-14Grant· $0.09M
Leadership Team
Daniele Cagnatel
President and CEO
Jenise Hite
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO & VP's
Recent News
2025-07-28
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