Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: Production Planner, Material Planner, Master Scheduler
Position SummaryThe Production Control Manager leads the Production Control department and is accountable for master scheduling, production and material planning. This role owns on-time delivery performance, ERP data integrity for planning-related records, and the balance between customer demand, material availability, and shop floor capacity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Direct and develop the Production Planner, Material Planner, and Master Scheduler, setting priorities and resolving cross-functional conflicts between schedule and material constraints
- Own the master production schedule; approve schedule changes, expedite requests, and resequencing decisions
- Co-Chair the weekly production review / tier meeting with Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Logistics leadership
- Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, reconciling demand forecast, backlog, and capacity on a monthly cadence
- Ensure material planning (MRP) execution supports the production schedule; escalate and resolve supplier delivery risks with Procurement and External Operations
- Oversee accuracy of planning-related ERP data (BOMs, routings, lead times, lot sizes) in partnership with Engineering and IT
- Establish and monitor departmental KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and past-due backlog
- Develop departmental staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and build bench strength within the team
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Production Control (lean planning practices, systems/process upgrades)
- Partner with Engineering on ECN timing to ensure planning data reflects current product configurations
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing planners or schedulers
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (BOM structure, routings, lead times, lot sizing)
- Demonstrated experience leading or participating in S&OP processes
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and cross-functional conflict-resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Experience in a buy-heavy, assembly/integration manufacturing environment
Key Performance Indicators- On-time delivery (OTD) to customer commitments
- Master schedule adherence / reschedule rate
- Supplier OTD and past-due purchase order backlog
- Inventory turns and excess/obsolete inventory
What We Offer:- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Annual Bonus Program
- $350 Annual Wellness Credit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with match up to 5%
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
- 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)
