Production Control Director jobs in Washington

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ( NAT ), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States.

Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

Position Summary : Production Control II is responsible for coordinating, analyzing, informing and recording the flow of material through manufacturing departments and communicating the overall health of the program.

This position coordinates with all NAT departments to make sure a quality product is delivered on time to the customer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the accuracy of the Bill of Material (BOM).
• Works with the Planning department to ensure the Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) system is generating the proper schedule for production control I.
• Manages overall project part shortages.
• Assist with the Planning department which includes creating Bills of Material.
• Works with Purchasing and Manufacturing exceptions.
• Works with Engineering for drawing releases and design improvements.
• Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) and coordinates with the required departments to resolve the issue.
• Confers with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production.
• Involved in improving lean product flow.
• Runs weekly Material Availability Reports (MAR) and records.
• Informs shipping, store, quality and program management of project details.
• Coach and mentor the Production Control I employees
• Other duties assigned by management.

Located in Everett, Washington, Safran Cabin NAT offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, and more.

We offer the opportunity for a rich and diverse career across over 300 job fields and international sites while our teams work to continuously develop their skills.

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 sites.

Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand.

Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Complementary Description

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Safran Cabin NAT is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Hayley Bueser @ .

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

Safran Cabin NAT looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.

Knowledge / Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• The Production Control II shall possess, at a minimum, a High School Education.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as Production Control, preferably related to aerospace.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift experience and certification, preferred
• Comfortable working with all levels of an organization.
• An FAA A&P certificate is desirable but not required.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to communicate well with others, both verbally and in written format
• Proven ability to troubleshooting / problem solving
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Proven ability to manage multiple schedules and deadlines
• Strong analytical abilities
• Possess technical aptitude
• Able to perform basic mathematic calculations
• Understanding of customer's expectations

Working Conditions :

• Primarily office work- approximately 90%
• Occasional manufacturing work- approximately 10%
• Protracted hours may be required.

Physical Requirements :

• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities.

Safran is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Last updated : 2024-05-17