Production Control Manager
About The Position
The Production Control Manager is responsible for overall product movement and build schedules that support the company revenue plan and delivery commitments. This role builds the three-month production plan and drives its execution, serving as the primary synchronization point with support functions to achieve results. The manager leads the Production Control team of 3–4 individuals and is expected to lead a team physically present on the shop floor. The position requires a minimum of seven years of aerospace manufacturing experience with direct experience in scheduling, planning, or production control; a strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream; and experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The role requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. A reasonable amount of overtime is expected based on production needs.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, with direct experience in scheduling, planning, or production control.
- Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Bias for action, taking initiative with a sense of urgency while focusing on safety and quality.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attitude and team mentality.
- Ability to navigate computer software in support of the position, including Excel, ERP, and scheduling software.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; close vision; and frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and use of hands are required.
Responsibilities
- Develop, own, and update the monthly projection and extended rolling 90-day outlook.
- Determine, publicize, and orchestrate weekly shipment goals.
- Oversee business unit scheduling.
- Review and manage the material release schedule as it changes.
- Communicate and drive assigned product priorities through support functions and shared resources; serve as the primary interface between Production Control, Business Unit Managers, and support functions including Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve conflicting priorities.
- Own critical parts end-to-end and drive their tracking and resolution.
- Work with area managers to identify and resolve delivery and constraint issues while balancing efficiency, optimization, and revenue targets.
- Escalate delivery issues related to customer commitments in a timely manner.
- Provide estimated part completions and part status information in production meetings.
- Work with area managers to optimize employee work assignments.
- Determine and coordinate off-shift and weekend work priorities.
- Ensure manufactured details support the gearbox build schedule.
- Monitor schedule changes and work with Sales to correct them if necessary.
- Maintain accurate commits in ERP.
- Lead and supervise the Production Control team of 3–4 individuals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Uniform stipend and safety equipment reimbursement.
- Workers' compensation coverage.
- Employee-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
