Production Control Supervisor (KU Bn)

at  Amentum

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant’s behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD – Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement.
Purpose: The Production Control Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day production control functions under this effort.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 5 years of supervisory experience and a comprehensive knowledge of governing regulations, policies, procedures and instructions in the applicable supply & maintenance management.
• 3 years Maintenance or similar experience required.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the applicable supply and maintenance management processes, related regulations and is required to ensure effective execution of the function.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the automated system in use. (GSSS-Army).
• Proficient in GCSS-Army in order to properly implement a reporting process to track visibility and accountability on Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) program.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, with an emphasis in Excel.
• Appropriate verbal and written communications skills to conduct meetings, execute plans, prepare reports, plans, and working instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for ensuring the workforce is meeting contractual requirements.
• Be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Production Control Manager during their absence.
• Ensures compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Develops, implements, and/or maintains processes and measures to assure production and quality standards are met.
• Expedites operations that may delay or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Participates in root cause investigations/corrections and develops actions to prevent recurrences.
• Works to develop innovative and effective performance enhancing operational processes.
• Prepares production reports as required.
• Adhere to Amentum Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.