Production Control Analyst

Halethorpe, MD, United States

Company Summary

BlueCrest is the innovative leader in postal and parcel automation solutions. With a focus on operational efficiency, customer experience, and technology integration, BlueCrest empowers businesses to achieve success through streamlined processes and meaningful connections from data through delivery. BlueCrest is a global company with clients and team members located in 16 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of nine-hundred specialized field service technicians. BlueCrest's manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut.

Our BlueCrest culture is reflected by our core behaviors: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Resourcefulness and Enthusiasm (ICARE). It is with these behaviors in mind that we approach every customer, every idea, every product, and every employee, every day. It is the essence of how we interact and work--it's how things get done at BlueCrest.

Job Description

BlueCrest is the innovative leader in postal and parcel automation solutions. With a focus on operational efficiency, customer experience, and technology integration, BlueCrest empowers businesses to achieve success through streamlined processes and meaningful connections from data through delivery. BlueCrest is a global company with clients and team members located in 16 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of nine-hundred specialized field service technicians. BlueCrests manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut.

Our BlueCrest culture is reflected by our core behaviors: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Resourcefulness and Enthusiasm (ICARE). It is with these behaviors in mind that we approach every customer, every idea, every product, and every employee, every day. It is the essence of how we interact and workits how things get done at BlueCrest.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

With the continued growth of Parcel Automation sales and the associated shipping volume, the need for high-speed sorting solutions is rising. BlueCrests technology is at the forefront of process automation, sortation, image processing, print apply labeling, sortation software, data management, and integration services. BlueCrests customizable solutions make it easy to ship small and large products from distribution centers by giving customers the ability to automate peak throughput needs and prevent bottlenecks in an increasingly challenging environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

BlueCrest is seeking a motivated Production Control Analyst for our Parcel Automation team. The Production Control Analyst is responsible for planning and scheduling production activities to meet contract requirements and deadlines. They track material demands, vendor performance, and ensure the availability of necessary supplies for projects. Additionally, they create and manage job order schedules and coordinate packaging and shipping needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, scheduling and coordinating production of company programs/projects

Intensive use of MRP (D365) for Work Order generation, processing and transactions

Clear understanding of Production practices and process flow

Interact with Production to ensure information integrity and feedback loop to Operations

Manage/monitor inventory flow and control utilizing BlueCrest best practices

Create/generate reports in support of Program/Project status tracking and reporting

Plan/schedule/coordinate customer parts requests

Plan/schedule/coordinate internal parts requests for the field installs

Contribute to workload planning and resource allocation

Handling production disruptions and productivity problems

Identifying ways to improve productivity and reduce costs

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates orBachelorsdegree in related area preferred.

At least two years of experience in related disciplines including production planning or assembly work, preferred.

Preferred: Microsoft Dynamics D365 MRP experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints to draft clear and detailed manufacturing procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

EEO Statement

BlueCrest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and retaining an inclusive workforce around the globe, free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital or familial status, genetics, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic for which discrimination is prohibited by law

Benefits

As a leading provider of enterprise print, mail, and customer communications solutions, BlueCrest, Inc. is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.