Production Control Supervisor

HEICO Corporation•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is hiring a Production Control Supervisor to oversee the planning, scheduling, and tracking of production activities. The role supports on-time delivery, efficient resource use, and coordination among manufacturing, materials, and other supporting departments. The supervisor leads production control clerks and planners, manages daily production schedules, and resolves workflow issues to help meet output targets and customer commitments. Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures infrared and electro-optical test instrumentation for military and commercial sensor-system testing. The company is a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation and describes its culture as fast-paced and focused on providing quality products and services. This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday. The stated salary range is $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person granted asylum, and provide appropriate documentation. Candidates must pass background, reference, and ITAR/EAR checks, as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
4–6 years of experience in production control, planning, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
At least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control principles.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to manage a team and coordinate across departments.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person granted asylum, with proper documentation.
Must pass background, reference, and ITAR/EAR checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field.
Experience in a regulated or high-mix manufacturing environment, such as aerospace, automotive, or electronics.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent.
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Prior supervisory experience managing a team of 3 or more.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor production control clerks and schedulers; assign tasks and review daily performance.
Develop, maintain, and adjust master production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and material availability.
Monitor work orders and production progress, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, delays, and material shortages.
Coordinate with materials and purchasing, quality, maintenance, and shipping departments to align schedules and support on-time delivery.
Analyze throughput, downtime, scrap, and work-in-process data and prepare management reports.
Balance workloads across production lines and shifts to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
Lead daily production meetings to communicate priorities and schedule changes and resolve cross-department issues.
Ensure accurate, timely ERP/MRP data entry for work orders, inventory, and production status.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for schedule disruptions and missed deadlines.
Assist with capacity planning and forecasting for new orders, product launches, and seasonal demand changes.
Enforce safety, quality, and company policies within the production control function.
Oversee non-conformance processing for manufactured and purchased parts, including logging and routing NCRs, updating schedules for rework, repair, or replacement, and coordinating with purchasing and suppliers.
Oversee the production control team's Engineering Change Order process, coordinating changes with production and purchasing, ensuring implementation on the production floor and in the ERP system, communicating part dispositions, and following up on completion.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, to streamline scheduling and reduce waste.
Perform other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.