Head of Production Control

Martin Baker America•Richland Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin-Baker America is seeking an experienced Head of Production Control. Our Head of Production Control will be responsible for Master Scheduling, Sales & Operations Planning, Production & Materials Planning, and Production Risk Management. This individual will collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and purchasing teams to help navigate the complex challenges of aerospace manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
ERP/MRP experience
3 years in people leadership

Nice To Haves

ASCM (APICS) CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience in Aerospace/defense manufacturing
SAP/S4 HANA
Lean/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Master Scheduling, Sales & Operations Planning, Production & Materials Planning, and Production Risk Management.
Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and purchasing teams to help navigate the complex challenges of aerospace manufacturing operations.
Advanced Production Planning & Scheduling: Master scheduling, finite planning, forward scheduling, and simulation of schedule changes.
Strong S&OP contribution, including capacity analysis, scenario planning, and inventory implications.
Ability to manage material shortages, backlog reduction, aging throughput, and schedule adherence.
ERP/MRP Systems Expertise: Deep proficiency with MRP systems, exception message management, MRP areas, and work order execution.
Ability to guide team members on system best practices, make/buy analysis, and system enhancement opportunities.
Cross-Functional & Strategic Operations Collaboration: Effective partnership with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Master Data, Finance, and Inventory Control.
Strong communication of schedule impacts, constraint risks, inventory policy implications, and prioritization needs (including DPAS‑rated orders).
Capacity, Materials & Risk Management: Forward‑looking capacity planning across labor, equipment, tooling, and material constraints.
Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and align production activity with organizational goals.
Experience improving utilization and monitoring efficiency within production work cells.
Leadership, Team Development & Continuous Improvement: Coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and skill development.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to align daily execution with company mission, vision, and long-term production strategy.
Technical Manufacturing & Planning Knowledge: Understanding of BOM validation, routers, subcontracting, production versions, scrap/rework impacts, and MRB processes.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and comfort with data-driven decision making.
Proficiency in planning concepts such as line-of-balance, safety stock strategies (dynamic/static), and inventory policy impacts.