Production Control Manager

Trak Group•Fairfield, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Trak group is partnering with a growing automotive manufacturing client in Fairfield, Ohio that is expanding its Manufacturing team. The Production Control Manager will oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and material flow operations. This leadership role focuses on optimizing manufacturing efficiency, improving delivery performance, and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and Just-in-Time (JIT) production strategies. The position is 100% in-office and works first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of recent manufacturing experience.
At least 2 years of management experience.
APICS certification required.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and quality systems.
Experience managing manufacturing inventory systems.
Strong understanding of Kanban methodologies and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Experience performing production capacity analysis.
Knowledge of material flow, WIP management, and inventory optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Experience leading projects from concept through implementation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and develop salaried and hourly employees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing and operational departments.

Nice To Haves

Metal stamping manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Previous experience working for a Toyota supplier.
Experience supporting automotive new vehicle program launches.
Experience implementing or improving Kanban systems.
Familiarity with TSS MRP systems.
Experience leading line balancing, cycle time reduction, and inventory improvement projects.
Background supporting digital transformation and manufacturing process optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production control activities, including scheduling, sequencing, and material flow.
Develop and maintain production master plans aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
Optimize production scheduling, work-in-process (WIP) control, inventory management, and delivery performance.
Coordinate materials and production resources to meet customer requirements.
Oversee production planning and scheduling for new vehicle program launches.
Analyze production capacity and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Implement and maintain Kanban systems to support Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, optimize inventory levels, and improve material flow.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Improve production layouts, work breakdown structures, and rework processes.
Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on line balancing, cycle time reduction, inventory optimization, production flow improvements, and waste reduction.
Support digital transformation initiatives using the TSS MRP system.
Drive process improvements that increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
Lead, coach, and develop salaried and hourly production control team members.
Establish expectations, priorities, and accountability across the department.
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance management.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to achieve plant objectives.
Lead projects from initial concept through successful implementation.
Monitor and report key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, short shipments, labeling accuracy, and productivity.
Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.