Production Controller

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 369 | JOB GRADE:13

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Material Requirements Planning Controller will ensure on-time deliveries of purchased components/raw materials from 3rd Party Suppliers in support of the Manufacturing/Sales plan. The Controller is also responsible to maintain the date integrity of the MRP system as well as communicate and interact with the Material Planners to resolve delivery problems relating to the suppliers assigned.

Essential Functions

• Internal communication and feedback to planners and manufacturing personnel as to delivery dates, delays, or problems/issues.
  Attend production meetings to provide the most current delivery information while obtaining manufacturing requirements.
• Communicate to suppliers any increases/decreases/scheduling alignments or changes to production requirements and assess impact to supplier(s) and manufacturing.
• Order Processing: Placing Purchase Orders, Rescheduling Orders, Confirmations, Invoice reconciliation,
• Decision of order quantities and due dates according to stock balance and costs (e.g., finding volume discounts where possible.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality to ensure disposition of defective materials.
• Inventory/Supply control about raw materials, material committed or MIT/WIP.
• Visit supplier’s facilities to aid in the implementation of programs with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and reduced lead time.
• Position may require occasional travel to address and resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP Preferred), Excel, Word, and purchasing practices.

Education

Associates Degree

Experience

3-5+ years of relevant Material Requirements Planning, manufacturing processes of commodities assigned

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Video visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- Vacation and Sick/Administrative Leave
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)