Production Control Supervisor

Magna International•Nashville, IL

About The Position

The Production Control Supervisor leads continuous process improvement within Production Control and coordinates customer demand, supplier requirements, electronic data interchange (EDI), and production scheduling. The role empowers the team to identify inefficiencies, resolve recurring problems, and sustain improvements that strengthen material flow, inventory accuracy, production reliability, and customer delivery. The supervisor provides hands-on technical support, develops employees, maintains department procedures, and supports new program launches and cross-functional improvement initiatives. The position works in an office environment and spends time in manufacturing areas, where required PPE and standard safety precautions apply.

Requirements

Five years of experience in production and inventory control.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Eight years of work experience.
Strong problem-solving and math skills, with the ability to turn information into practical solutions.
Good computer skills to support day-to-day Production Control responsibilities.
Collaborative approach and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain focused and effective in high-pressure situations.
Ability to deliver clear, effective presentations to groups.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
B.S. degree in Materials Management is required; in special circumstances, candidates with substantial relevant manufacturing experience may be considered without the required education.
Must meet the physical demands defined by current production requirements and the job function evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Training in MRP and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Review customer releases to identify demand changes and align scheduling priorities.
Coordinate customer claims through Nascote Sales Administration to support timely resolution.
Coordinate production schedules and priorities across departments, improving scheduling processes to reduce disruptions and support customer delivery.
Plan plant inventories and cycle counts, monitor inventory accuracy, and use discrepancy trends to identify root causes and improve inventory control.
Maintain effective customer relationships through clear, timely communication.
Engage direct reports in identifying waste, developing solutions, and improving work quality and productivity.
Provide employees with training, updated requirements, and improved work methods so process changes are understood and sustained.
Ensure direct reports comply with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures.
Coach and counsel employees in accordance with company policies; complete timely performance appraisals and apply disciplinary action when necessary.
Maintain attendance records, approve time sheets, and manage vacation approvals.
Provide hands-on technical support to resolve daily issues, identify underlying causes, and implement lasting improvements.
Identify employee skill-development needs and recommend training programs.
Foster a healthy, positive, and safe work environment and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Use supplier delivery ratings and inventory-control analysis to prioritize improvement opportunities, implement corrective actions, and verify results.
Set up and monitor EDI requirements and improve information-exchange processes to increase accuracy and reduce recurring errors and manual rework.
Support new program launches by applying lessons learned and establishing effective Production Control processes.
Lead department meetings to review process performance, capture employee improvement ideas, track actions and results, and maintain meeting documentation.
Lead or support Project Teams, Task Forces, Employee Activity groups, and Safety 8D Teams as required.
Coordinate departmental staffing actions, including lateral moves, postings, layoffs, and recalls, as needed.
Champion employee-driven cost-reduction and innovation ideas, implementing practical changes with measurable results in efficiency, material flow, and delivery performance.
Develop, document, and regularly refine department procedures to standardize effective practices and sustain improvements.
Perform other tasks as assigned.