Production Control Manager

Atkore International; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Atkore International in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Production Control Manager to oversee inventory, purchasing, and production scheduling. You will ensure MRP integrity, drive supplier performance, and lead cost-reduction initiatives across materials and processes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in inventory and production manufacturing, with lean and ERP experience. This role emphasizes coordination with procurement and production teams to meet schedules and optimize inventory turns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience with inventory, distribution, buyer/purchasing and production manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing or business system-based company experience is a plus.
• Procurement/Supply Chain negotiating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MRP system integrity and processing of purchase orders and production orders as suggested by MRP.
• Maintain updated records of inventory including transfers, cycle counts, and audits.
• Coordinate purchasing to obtain parts for upcoming production.
• Identify and develop improvements to procedures to maximize efficiency and cut costs.
• Oversee RFQs, sourcing recommendations, and purchase orders; expedite POs as needed.
• Reconcile invoices and update master data.
• Ensure order processing accuracy (DoA, GL, data entry).
• Support strategic sourcing decisions to meet corporate goals.
• Outline MRO purchasing activities for team execution.
• Develop and monitor standard costs for raw materials.
• Streamline processes and supplier managed inventories.
• Manage procurement databases and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

MS OS & ERP

JDE/Oracle

Time management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

JDE/Oracle

Job description

Description

Production Control Manager

Who we are:

We are currently looking for a Production Control Manager to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for performing a wide variety of responsibilities including maintaining inventory, supplies, products, purchasing and coordinating production schedules. This person will be the plant's subject matter expert who will facilitate reviewing customer requirements, scheduling shop floor production and procurement of materials to meet schedule and customer requirements. This person will also ensure inventory accuracy throughout the process by overseeing cycle counts and developing / implementing robust procedures to maintain system accuracy.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Production Control Manager to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for performing a wide variety of responsibilities including maintaining inventory, supplies, products, purchasing and coordinating production schedules. This person will be the plant's subject matter expert who will facilitate reviewing customer requirements, scheduling shop floor production and procurement of materials to meet schedule and customer requirements. This person will also ensure inventory accuracy throughout the process by overseeing cycle counts and developing / implementing robust procedures to maintain system accuracy. This role will lead the tactical efforts towards the achievement of the Strategic Plan objectives, with a strong emphasis on cost reduction.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience with inventory, distribution, buyer/purchasing and production manufacturing. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Maintain MRP system integrity and over the processing of purchase orders and production orders as suggested by MRP.
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory including transfers, cycle counts, and audits. Support on-time customer delivery and meet inventory turn objectives.
• Coordinate purchasing department to obtain parts ordered for upcoming production.
• Identify and help develop improvements to existing operational procedures to maximize efficiency and cut operational costs.
• Oversee the solicitation of competitive proposals, evaluates RFQs, prepares sourcing recommendations, creates purchase orders, facilitates changes and expedites POs.
• Reconciles pending invoices and updates master file records as needed.
• Takes ownership and actively maintains proper order processing, inclusive of DoA, GL accuracy, and data entry.
• Participates in strategic sourcing decisions to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Outlines MRO purchasing activities for execution by the team.
• Develop and monitor standard costs for raw materials.
• Streamlines processes, improves raw material cycle times, and oversees supplier managed inventories.
• Manages Ad hoc projects and reports to support the development and implementation of MRP systems; manage the databases associated with the procurement modules.

What you'll bring:

• High school degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience with inventory, distribution, buyer/purchasing and production manufacturing. preferred.
• Procurement/Supply Chain negotiating experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Proficient with MS OS and experience with JDE/Oracle strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory control programs and a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems preferred.
• Strong practical skills within a Lean manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Demonstrate proficiency in time and project management.
• Demonstrate Atkore Core Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Gain an understanding of the production team and how we support and deliver results.
• Gain an understanding of the materials and resources needed to be effective and successful in your role.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Fully understand the planning, scheduling, procurement, and inventory processes as well as labor planning for production.
• Create work instructions to standardize requirements related to the position.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Deliver on projects that positively impacts the business.
• Provide support for key initiatives that deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Help find opportunities and bring new solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.

Atkore is a seven-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $95,520 - $131,340. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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