Production Control Analyst II

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of Production Control Analyst II.

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating manufacturing efficiency processes to achieve total customer satisfaction and financial objectives. The Production Control Analyst II focuses on solving complex material flow and production efficiency situations to meet customer needs. The Production Control Analyst II unifies cross functional partners around a common vision and works together to achieve desired outcomes. The Production Control Analyst II role participates in complex and higher variation areas of responsibility that have greater impact in outcomes within the production lines. The scope requires advanced understanding to drive continuous improvements within the planning cadences. This work requires independent decision making and the ability to manage multiple priorities to achieve desired results. The Production Control Analyst II reports to the Lead Material Planner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Builds strong relationships across the company to leverage ideas, capabilities and processes while instilling energy and enthusiasm to achieve company goals.
• Identifies value-added processes to maximize performance and productivity. Integrates and streamlines processes throughout the supply chain.
• Interacts with multiple areas inside and outside of the organization to create a sense of urgency to improve production rates.
• Evaluates and analyzes production capability and capacity plans, processes, and products; recommends improvements; and implements approved changes
• Provides guidance and shares knowledge with more junior analysts.
• Applies advanced knowledge of Master Planning in D365 to enhance system utilization and improve critical input management to achieve quality material planning signals.
• Drives daily production efficiencies by releasing and sequencing production orders based on material and capacity availability to achieve customer fill rate objectives.
• Applies supply chain knowledge and experience to identify and improve production efficiency processes.
• Monitors current business challenges to find solutions for unexpected situations and recommends changes or creates new production processes to expedite the flow of materials. Overcomes obstacles to drive initiatives and actions to closure.
• Participates in complex situations that are elevated out of routine parameters.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to keep materials flowing efficiently within our processes.
• Evaluates and analyzes capability and capacity plans, processes, and products; recommends improvements; and implements approved changes.
• Develops shop schedules and capacity plans for work centers, machines, and tools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of customers and their manufacturing partners and experience bringing strategic value through efficiency improvement while promoting the customer needs.
• Advanced manufacturing systems/planning knowledge- ERP experience. Microsoft D365 Dynamics knowledge strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and communication skills
• Advanced PC user- Must be able to use software packages including: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong foundation in customer fulfillment and inventory management concepts
• Understanding of manufacturing end to end processes
• Must understand and embrace the Wahl values and culture
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a production control, material management, supply chain analysis, or similar role. Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• APICS (CPIM/CIRM/CSCP) certification preferred or completed within 24 months in position

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $10 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $3 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

Current Openings for Production Control Analyst II Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation