Production Control Manager

JCB North America; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Production Control Manager in Pooler, Georgia. This role involves leading the materials planning and scheduling team and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in planning/scheduling within a complex manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Lead materials planning and scheduling operations.
• Develop strategies to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Production Control Manager at JCB North America. This role is onsite in Pooler, Georgia.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Ensure full compliance with JCB’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Lead the daily operations of the materials planning and scheduling team, integrating customer demand, material requirements, and capacity planning.
• Develop and implement best-in-class strategies, policies, and processes to enhance operational performance and support sales and profitability targets.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in SAP; oversee Master Production Schedules (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Build and manage capacity models and manufacturing plans to support current and future business growth.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure robust supply chain controls for inbound global materials.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; produce regular performance reports and improvement plans.
• Apply Problem Cause Mapping (PCM) methodologies to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ensure inventory levels are optimized, and stock turn targets are achieved.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and goal achievement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in planning/scheduling within a complex manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and cross-functional team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker and effective problem solver with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Proficient in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing

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