Production Controller

Objectives

Drive the most cost effective, quality controlled, on-time production through key building blocks like TNA’s at RFQ stage, Raw Material timing, Sample timing, Production schedules and Micro plans.

What you'll do:

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his/her superior:

• Ensure all production occurs in line with Lidl’s strict Ethical Sourcing Policies

• Ensure programs & policies are in place to provide the safest working environment attainable

• Ongoing training and support for suppliers to manage TNA’s and CPs in line with accurate timelines and requirements

• Initiate the supplier to build the TNA at time of development and negotiation

• Ensure all capacity plans pre - selection are conducted and ensure its validity

• Ensure the agreed lead-time takes into account all long lead time Product Pass and/or Tech Pack elements like licensed products, ECO Print, special certifications and testing

• Assess order allocation by considering factory capacity

• Ensure the PO (Purchase Order) & PI (Purchase Invoice) Material Checklist is followed up and ensure in house raw materials meet required deadlines

• Weekly monitoring of CP against the TNA for all milestones assessing any risk to committed delivery.

• Collate check/validate and upload on weekly basis to production board required information from assigned suppliers

• Initiate supplier for corrective action to the risk IAN

• Generate with suppliers the micro plan for each IAN, covering all processes

• Obtain and assess daily production status against the plans and corrective action if required.

• Ensure all inspection schedules and logistics for shipment

What you'll need

• University Degree or equivalent

• 2+ years of relevant working experiences in similar position in production and material planning

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Fluent in written and spoken English

• Solid experience in greater Asia manufacturing landscape

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; anticipate needs and be proactive in resolving issues

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Autonomous, proactive, detailed and commercially minded

• High degree of works ethics and integrity

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint