Production Control Supervisor

Magna International•Nashville, IL

About The Position

The Production Control Supervisor leads continuous process improvement within Production Control while coordinating 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 department leadership and hands-on technical support, develops employees, maintains effective customer relationships, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures. The position supports new program launches and cross-functional improvement efforts, and develops and maintains standardized department procedures.

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 under pressure.
Ability to deliver clear, effective presentations to groups.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
B.S. degree in Materials Management is required, although candidates with substantial relevant manufacturing experience may be considered without the required education in special circumstances.
Must meet physical demands defined by current production requirements and the job function evaluation.
Work in manufacturing areas requires use of required PPE and adherence to standard safety precautions.
May travel using public modes of transportation.

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, and improve scheduling processes to reduce disruptions and support customer delivery.
Plan plant inventories and cycle counts, monitor inventory accuracy, analyze discrepancy trends, and improve inventory control processes.
Communicate clearly and promptly with customers to build effective relationships.
Engage direct reports in identifying waste, developing practical solutions, and improving work quality and productivity.
Provide employees with training, updated requirements, and improved work methods to help sustain process changes.
Ensure direct reports comply with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures.
Coach and counsel employees in accordance with company policies and complete timely performance appraisals.
Apply disciplinary action when necessary, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
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 performance, capture 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 and implement practical changes with measurable results.
Develop, document, and regularly refine department procedures to standardize effective practices and sustain improvements.
Perform other tasks as assigned.