Head of Production Control
Martin Baker America•Johnstown, PA
•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, 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage without employee cost share
- Multiple, flexible work schedules available
- Three weeks paid time off in first year
- 401k with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
