Director of Production Control & Inventory Management - Stoughton Trailers : Job Details

Director of Production Control & Inventory Management

Stoughton Trailers

Job Location : Stoughton,WI, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-25T00:59:24Z

Job Description :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement inventory strategies, including analysis, physical inventory planning, roadmaps, and audits to ensure accurate counts.
  • Lead KPI management for inventory accuracy and reporting enterprise financial metrics, designing control measures.
  • Create systems and processes for inventory analysis, improvement, audits, and indirect roles/outcomes.
  • Manage daily/weekly cycle counts, collaborating with Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Production teams on automation and digital transformation.
  • Establish and execute plans for material presentation, delivery, and management from receipt to shipment.
  • Work cross-functionally with Purchasing and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methods for material management.
  • Optimize storage practices within sites using lean principles.
  • Develop methods supporting inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control systems.
  • Achieve inventory accuracy targets and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate production capacity and scheduling activities.
  • Implement best practices for systems supporting machine forecasting, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling.
  • Contribute to organizational KPIs through individual and team efforts.
  • Manage material demand and flow using Kanban and MRP, accommodating forecast fluctuations and business growth.
  • Identify bottlenecks and adjust plans to prevent production delays.
  • Lead strategic programs and projects, including target setting, planning, and team coordination.
  • Manage multiple complex work streams and collaborate across departments.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to key customer and financial metrics, communicating progress and challenges.
    • Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar; Master's preferred.
  • Certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, MIT CTL, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
  • Experience: 10+ years in senior roles within large-scale manufacturing supply chain and inventory management.
  • Skills: Proven ability in inventory systems, team leadership, financial acumen, and technology utilization.
  • Core Competencies: Cross-functional leadership, program management, process improvement, change management, communication, and cultural competence.
  • Additional: Willingness to travel (~10-15%) and work with diverse teams.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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