Production Control & Logistics Manager

Havis Inc•Warminster Township, PA

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About The Position

The Production Control & Logistics Manager is responsible for leading activities related to production planning, scheduling, material flow, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that customer demand is accurately translated into executable production plans, materials are available when needed, and product moves efficiently through the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Excel, Word and Outlook)
Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central a plus)
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Experience with SIOP/S&OP processes
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Proficient in data analysis and performance metric management
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
Must be able to lift/move up to 30lbs, as well as long periods of sitting, walking and standing
Ability to travel up to 15% within a calendar year
Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts, customer demand, capacity constraints, and material availability
Monitor daily production outputs versus plan and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer requirements
Lead capacity planning, load-leveling, and constraint management
Work closely with operations to balance labor, machine availability, and prioritization
Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support production schedules
Develop and manage inventory strategies including safety stock, min/max levels, and inventory accuracy improvements
Collaborate with purchasing to align supplier deliveries with production needs
Identify root causes of material shortages and lead cross-functional corrective actions
Drive improvement within inbound logistics and outbound shipments
Manage freight carriers, delivery schedules, and logistics cost optimization
Ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements (e.g., labeling, packaging, EDI, ASN accuracy
Utilize ERP/MRP systems for scheduling, materials planning, and inventory management
Partner with engineering, operations, purchasing and quality to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and demand fluctuations
Lead discussions between customer service, sales, and production to finalize demand changes and delivery commitments