Production Control Lead: Scheduling & Inventory Excellence

stdiron; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Standard Iron seeks a dependable Production Control Supervisor to coordinate production schedules, monitor progress, and ensure material availability to meet customer delivery requirements. The role collaborates with Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Plant Management to align priorities and drive continuous improvement.

The position focuses on maintaining ERP accuracy, managing inventory, and analyzing performance data to reduce delays and optimize

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, business, or related field.
• Experience in metal fabrication or similar environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and priorities with Customer Service and Production.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays, bottlenecks, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate material availability and WIP to support production schedules.
• Communicate production priorities, delays, material shortages, and schedule changes.
• Participate in DVM meetings and communicate required actions.
• Monitor job variances and assist with investigating production and material issues.
• Maintain accurate raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Process purchase orders, requisitions, receiving, and inventory transactions in ERP.
• Close completed production jobs and investigate negative inventory and transaction errors.
• Monitor inventory movement and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and material flow.
• Generate and review production, inventory, transaction, and job variance reports.
• Analyze data to identify trends, discrepancies, production risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
• Follow up on system and transaction errors to ensure timely correction.
• Maintain production notes, schedules, and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Plant Management.
• Provide timely updates regarding production delays, material concerns, inventory discrepancies, and customer delivery risks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

2- or 4-year degree in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Standard Iron seeks a dependable Production Control Supervisor to coordinate production schedules, monitor progress, and ensure material availability to meet customer delivery requirements. The role collaborates with Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Plant Management to align priorities and drive continuous improvement.

The position focuses on maintaining ERP accuracy, managing inventory, and analyzing performance data to reduce delays and optimize