Production Control Manager

Takeuchi Mfg U S; Moore (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeuchi Mfg U S in Moore, Oklahoma is looking for a Production Control Manager to oversee planning and coordination for effective manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will lead production schedules, enhance productivity, and ensure quality. Responsibilities include inventory management, data reconciliation, and collaboration across departments to meet customer needs.

Applicants should have a degree and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Production Control Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven ability to lead production control functions in a mid-sized company.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure resource allocation.
• Monitor production processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Quality control

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Manufacturing Facility - Moore, SC 29369

The Production Control Manager leads and facilitates the planning, scheduling, and coordination of manufacturing processes to achieve efficiency, high-quality, and cost-effective production that meets the needs of our customers.

Tasks

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer requirements and internal targets, while coordinating intercompany and Sales Production budget planning, pivot as required to optimize results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all departments to ensure resources and materials are available and allocated appropriately.
• Monitor production processes, analyze performance data, and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance productivity, while maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Aid Procurement by signaling any gaps in inventory that may prevent achievement of the production schedule.
• Prepare and present production reports to senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and constraints to schedule attainment and delivery.
• Own and facilitate the Sales, Inventory, Operations, & Planning (SIOP) process and communication, including the PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory).
• Maintain and audit item master data, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system, and engineering drawings within the document control system.
• Develop and utilize advanced Excel models to perform hands‑on data reconciliation, enhancing ERP data validation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Control Manager or in a similar role with 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and quality control principles.
• Proven ability to lead short- and long-term production control functions in a mid‑sized company with stable production, including planning and scheduling, finished‑good inventory coordination, and alignment of production output with forecast requirements.
• 1-3 years of experience with leading small teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or other.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation
• Production Process Improvement
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Basic understanding of cost accounting and inventory valuation principles
• Team Leadership & Development

Takeuchi Mfg (US) Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.