Production Controller - Food DC - Upper Marlboro, MD
Core
Plan staffing, monitor work-in-process backlogs, and drive continuous improvement to ensure accurate and timely merchandise processing for stores and guests.
Role type
Senior IC production controller (supply chain)
Builds
Distribution center operations and merchandise flow
Domain
Retail supply chain / logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Staffing planning, backlog monitoring, continuous improvement, trend analysis, business plan development, KPI tracking, executive communication, conflict management, policy interpretation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Reporting tools, trend graphs
Responsibilities
Educate executives on accurate staffing to ensure daily and weekly results; Monitor plans and work-in-process backlogs to balance building capacity; Drive priorities and contingency plans to support positive results; Bridge gaps in attainment of plans, Service Level Agreements, and budget; Participate in bi-weekly conference calls to communicate updates; Engage in long-term staffing discussions regarding cross-training and seasonal strategies; Conduct department floor walks to understand product flow and building capacity.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC