Planning and Production Control Manager

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description:

The Planning and Production Control Manager is responsible for the management of activities related to production control and planning/scheduling of products to support all production, repair, spare, prototype and site requirements for the Black Mountain NC. This position will be supervising indirect labor positions.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the production control and planning/scheduling functions in the development of standards, methods, metrics, and processes to continuously improve delivery and efficiencies, reduce costs and maximize quality.
• Provides metrics that accurately monitor performance of the functional area.
• Creates and leads planning and scheduling strategies which optimizes the use of assets to meet/exceed sales and production schedules.
• Coordinates department activities and works collaboratively with other functions including Contracts & Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other company departments to achieve business objectives.
• Monitors inventory availability and movement of materials, supplies and services to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Work with Purchasing Manager to develop short- and long-range materials management programs to minimize inventory costs and meet schedule requirements.
• Provide solutions for alternate plans in the event of unforeseen contingencies.
• Evaluate inventory and production capacities and plans in relation to current and long-range commitments.
• Prepare reports of order status, budget forecasts, inventory and production control activities as required.
• As a team leader, holds members accountable for performance through clear direction and the use of fair and objective criteria. Provides routine feedback coaching for member development.

Critical Competencies:

• High level of interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.
• Solid understanding of supply chain management best practices.
• Drives for performance, tenacious, meets commitments, plans contingencies.
• Organized, detail oriented, capable of multitasking and setting priorities.
• Makes timely, effective decisions, uses financial and quantitative data.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate across all functions and with all levels of the organization.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS required, Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in progressively responsible roles in materials management or planning/scheduling roles required,
• Experience in motion components and systems businesses for military/aerospace and commercial aircraft preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS, SAP etc); and a demonstrated understanding of MRP and its output required.
• APICs or Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Experience managing/leading others preferred.
• Experience with Small Business Administration plan development and reporting preferred.
• Experience with CPSR, DOD, FAR and/or DFAR requirements preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.

This position is located 100% onsite at our Black Mountain NC facility.