Production Control Manager at Aptiv in Quimstan

Job description

Your Role Are you an experienced supply chain leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations, production planning, logistics, and inventory management? As a Production Control Manager at Aptiv Honduras , you will lead the plant’s end-to-end Production Control and Logistics operations, supporting a large, complex manufacturing environment with global customers and suppliers. This role oversees five key areas: Customer Service, Production Planning, Procurement, Customs and Logistics, and Warehousing . You will lead the coordinators responsible for each function and ensure the effective flow of materials, information, and finished goods across the operation. Roles and Responsibilities Supply Chain and Production Control Lead the plant’s production control and logistics activities, including production planning, raw material ordering, warehouse operations, import and export processes, and finished-goods delivery. Ensure the appropriate use of resources to improve customer on-time delivery, inventory performance, and production continuity. Coordinate material requirements across suppliers located in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Support production and inventory activities in a large-scale manufacturing operation. Develop and implement supply chain initiatives, systems, procedures, and operational improvements. Inventory and Operational Performanc e Develop, monitor, and improve critical inventory indicators across the organization. Track inventory days, inventory adjustments, surplus and scrap, shipping costs, customer scorecards, and on-time delivery performance. Establish benchmarks and controls to monitor plant inventory and logistics performance. Identify and improve policies and procedures that contribute to inventory growth or operational inefficiencies. Track monthly sales and confirm the plant’s operational commitments. Customer, Supplier, and Cross-Functional Coordination Oversee customer service activities and maintain effective relationships with customers. Manage and resolve complex customer situations related to deliveries, inventory, and operational performance. Ensure timely communication among customers, business units, materials teams, manufacturing operations, support departments, suppliers, and warehouses. Monitor customer satisfaction and performance through customer scorecards and related KPIs. Maintain strong communication with corporate and regional stakeholders. Team Leadership Lead the coordinators responsible for Customer Service, Production Planning, Procurement, Customs and Logistics, and Warehousing. Provide direction and support to ensure effective execution across all Production Control and Logistics functions. Make operational decisions required to maintain continuous production and timely delivery of finished goods. Promote continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and effective problem-solving across the team. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field. More than 5 years of relevant experience in Production Control, Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics, or a comparable management position. Experience within a manufacturing environment required; automotive manufacturing experience is preferred. Strong end-to-end understanding of supply chain operations, including production planning, procurement, international logistics, customs, inventory management, warehousing, and customer service. Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning systems and strong SAP experience. Experience managing inventory KPIs, on-time delivery, shipping costs, inventory adjustments, and customer scorecards. Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal, due to regular interaction with corporate and regional stakeholders. Intermediate Excel skills. Knowledge of Pull Systems, MRP, supplier scheduling, PFEP, and Value Stream Mapping is desirable. Availability to support a continuous manufacturing operation and provide occasional after-hours or weekend f