Production Control Manager

HL Mando America Corp•Hogansville, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Management Part Leader (HOP) leads, integrates, and oversees the Management Part’s activities within the Production Control Team. Areas of responsibility include Engineering Order (EO) and 4M management, new program launch coordination, End-of-Production (EOP) and obsolescence management, inventory control, budget and expense management, logistics cost analysis, KPI management, and continuous improvement. The role provides functional leadership to Management Part members by setting work priorities and performance expectations, monitoring progress and deliverables, and providing guidance and support. The leader identifies operational risks, promptly escalates significant issues to the Production Control Team Sr. Manager (HOT), and coordinates countermeasures and follow-up. The leader also assesses individual competencies, establishes competency development roadmaps, and monitors development progress. The position supports the Production Control Team Sr. Manager (HOT) in business planning, capacity and resource planning, risk assessment, and management decision-making through data analysis, recommendations, and follow-up on key initiatives. It promotes standardized management processes, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in support of customer requirements, plant operations, and business objectives. The position works frequently in office and manufacturing-floor environments, including production, material-flow, and warehouse areas. It involves frequent exposure to noise, moving machinery, and energized equipment, with limited exposure to dust, chemicals, and other industrial conditions. PPE—including safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection—is frequently required in manufacturing areas. The role involves constant computer use and use of ERP/MES, production-control systems, and standard office equipment. Occasional overtime, weekend work, and schedule adjustments may be required. Rare business travel may be required for supplier coordination, operational reviews, or company initiatives. Remote and hybrid work are not available. The position has supervisory responsibility, providing functional leadership, work oversight, performance monitoring, coaching, and competency development support to Management Part members under organizational policies and delegated authority. Competitive salary commensurate with experience is offered, along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, supplemental benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least 10 years of experience in Production Control, Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
High level of skill with SAP (PP/MM), BOM management, and Engineering Change Management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF and SUMIFS functions, PivotTables, data analysis, reporting, and management of large datasets for production control and inventory operations.
Experience in an automotive manufacturing or Tier 1–2 supplier environment.
Ability to attend early-morning or late-evening meetings as needed to coordinate with global plants across multiple time zones.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English.
Ability to prepare, review, and respond to technical and business documentation in Korean and English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in Korean and English.

Responsibilities

Lead, integrate, and oversee the activities of the Production Control Team’s Management Part.
Oversee team members’ work, set priorities and performance expectations, monitor deliverables, and provide guidance and support.
Identify operational risks, promptly report significant issues to the Production Control Team Sr. Manager (HOT), and coordinate countermeasures and follow-up actions.
Assess team members’ competencies, establish and implement individual competency development roadmaps, and monitor development progress.
Support business planning, capacity and resource planning, risk assessment, and management decision-making with reliable data analysis, recommendations, and follow-up.
Coordinate Engineering Orders and 4M changes, including inventory control for engineering changes and 4M.
Coordinate production planning, customers, suppliers, global stakeholders, program launches, and event samples.
Manage SAP master data and bills of materials, reporting, and KPIs.
Manage End-of-Production and obsolescence activities.
Plan and manage the team budget; conduct monthly expense closing and financial management.
Analyze and optimize logistics costs, including costs for new programs; support reporting and business performance reviews.
Manage material planning and procurement, suppliers and logistics, invoices and costs, inventory, warehouse operations, and continuous improvement.
Manage Production System (HPS) material requirements and bin management.
Manage inventory audits, risks, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.
Strengthen standardized management processes, data-driven decision-making, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Attend early-morning or late-evening meetings as needed to coordinate with global plants across time zones.
Use computers, ERP/MES systems, production-control systems, and standard office equipment for planning, reporting, analysis, and communication.
Support supplier coordination, operational reviews, or company initiatives through rare business travel as needed.