Production Control Specialist

GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.


GD Energy Products is looking for a Production Control Specialist to work in Tulsa, OK.

 

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary:

Performs planning and scheduling tasks to coordinate products and materials through the production cycle.  Monitors status of in-process work orders and adjusts schedule as appropriate to balance deviations and maintain production objectives.  Schedules similar/identical jobs to optimize efficiency while meeting customer demand.  Assists department with management of the master schedule to meet production requirements.  Provides operational input to support Sales, Customer Service, and Operations functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Schedule:  Works with management to ensure that production schedule meets customer demand and company objectives.  Ensures that the production schedule maximizes equipment utilization and minimizes inventory utilization.  Ensures schedule effectively utilizes available human resources.

·         Production Plans:   Develops daily/monthly production plans based on customer requirements, material availability, labor progress, and manufacturing and operational requirements.  Adjusts plan as necessary to meet objectives and balance productivity.  Resolves scheduling conflicts in cases where change orders, material availability issues, or the availability of labor or machinery/equipment impacts schedule.  Communicates appropriately with Operations Management, Sales, and Customer Service personnel regarding such issues.

·         Metrics:  Maintains records of daily production where appropriate and communicates information to management.

·         Other responsibilities as assigned or required.

 
Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Experience in production scheduling and sources of supply for a similar manufacturing environment required.  

·         Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP strongly preferred.

·         Demonstrated effectiveness in both verbal and written communications is required.  Tact, discretion, and professionalism are essential.  

·         Evidence of skills & attributes including effective listening, gathering complete information, ensuring accuracy, analysis, and effective problem-solving are critical.  The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet compressed deadlines, and handle frequent interruptions is essential.

Education and Experience:

·         Associate’s degree in business (or international equivalent) is required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·         APICS or similar professional certification preferred, may be required for advancement to higher levels.

·         Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software

·         Proficiency in the use of ERP system relative to inventory transactions (SAP experience strongly preferred)