Production Control Manager

Production Control 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 12 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 track 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 efficiently and effectively meet the customer demand. 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Practice safe procedures at all times.
• Ensure all departmental employees know and follow the appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs).
• Manage customer service and production control personnel. Responsible for performance management and development of all team members.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers and management.
• Work productively and constructively with the other major functions within the factory to improve factory performance in the areas of on-time delivery, profitability and quality ratings.
• Contribute to team effort by leading intra-departmental teams in review of processes to improve materials management functions Actively participates in work center and cross-functional process improvement teams by attending team meetings, completing action items, encouraging complete and respectful discussion and understanding of goals, alternatives and solutions.
• Work with external customers to resolve both technical and commercial questions or problems that arise throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct all business transactions and communications in a professional manner congruent to company policy. Maintain company confidentiality in all dealings with vendors, customers, etc.
• Coordinate information and communication required for releasing, tracking, processing and shipping of parts per customer requirements.
• Reporting and tracking of on time delivery performance.
• Maintaining and improving upon existing inventory control system and related processes within the applicable policies of the corporation and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Developing and implementing production and procurement policies that meet both the needs of the Customer and financial objectives of the facility.
• Monitoring and controlling factory inventory levels, including raw materials and finished goods. Identify and correct inventory errors, monitor and disposition obsolete inventory with corporate and controller interaction.
• May occasionally work for short periods in another Sonaca North America facility to accommodate customer requirements and / or adjust for variation in workflow within the company.
• Any other duties as assigned by the General Manager and or other members of the management team.

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Why Choose Sonaca North America?

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Veterans Employer.

Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers : It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and / or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace").

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and / or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings. Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email

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