Lead, Production Control & Materials — Start-Up Ops

True North Consultants, Inc.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Control & Materials Assistant Manager for a new Georgia facility. Lead production planning, material management, and ERP/MRP activities to ensure on-time deliveries and inventory accuracy.

You will collaborate with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams, implement start-up procedures, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience in production control, material planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or assistant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, MRP, inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP and MES experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, new production launches, or process implementation is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support both first and second shift operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, material availability, and capacity.
• Monitor production performance, coordinate adjustments to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with production leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain efficiency.
• Support development and implementation of production planning procedures and metrics.
• Coordinate material planning and availability to support uninterrupted operations.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee WIP, raw materials, and finished goods inventory accuracy.
• Develop and maintain production reports, inventory metrics, and KPIs.
• Oversee accurate production orders and material transactions within ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor schedules and inventory levels using SAP, MES, or comparable systems.
• Provide direction to production control and materials personnel; support start-up activities.
• Promote safety, quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Production planning

Materials management

ERP/MRP experience

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Control & Materials Assistant Manager for a new Georgia facility. Lead production planning, material management, and ERP/MRP activities to ensure on-time deliveries and inventory accuracy.

You will collaborate with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams, implement start-up procedures, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.