PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER
- The Production Control Manager is responsible for managing production scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material flow in a made-to-order manufacturing environment. This role ensures alignment between customer demand and internal production capabilities, driving on-time delivery of highly customized products. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment with frequent order changes and short lead times, and will serve as the internal hub for coordinating production execution across departments.
- Develop and manage production schedules based on individual customer orders, material availability, and production capacity.
- Ensure material flow aligns with dynamic order specifications and short manufacturing lead times.
- Monitor production order statuses and adjust plans in real time to address unexpected changes or delays.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels using the Epics ERP system, with an emphasis on lot tracking, material staging, and replenishment.
- Serve as a liaison between Production, Inventory, Purchasing, and other internal teams to support the timely fulfillment of custom orders.
- Generate and release production orders tailored to specific customer configurations, ensuring alignment with available resources and delivery timelines.
- Maintain clear, up-to-date production schedules that reflect changes in customer demand or order specifications.
- Monitor job progress, track deviations, and collaborate with production leads to address constraints or bottlenecks.
- Conduct daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to maintain inventory integrity, especially for high-turnover or critical materials.
- Track and report key metrics such as on-time completion, schedule adherence, material usage variance, and scrap.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory Control to ensure raw materials and components are available based on unique order needs.
- Ensure ERP data accuracy (routings, work center rates, BOMs) to support efficient order processing and costing.
- Assist with managing rework, shortages, or production disruptions that affect order fulfillment.
- Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to review upcoming orders, material readiness, and scheduling priorities.
- Support lean inventory practices to optimize space, cash flow, and responsiveness to customer orders.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in made-to-order or custom product settings.
- Experience with ERP systems (Epics strongly preferred) and advanced scheduling tools.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Capable of making real-time decisions and adjustments based on shifting priorities.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices and cycle counting procedures.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments to meet delivery goals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
- Strong communication and coordination skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet customer delivery expectations.________________________________________
- Ability to work on the production floor in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend
- Sit for long periods of time
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