Production Control Manager

MIRATECH Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Annual Bonus Program

Wellness Credit

FSA

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Sick Leave

Job summary

MIRATECH Corporation in Tulsa seeks a Production Control Manager to lead the Production Control department, owning master scheduling and material planning to balance demand, materials, and shop capacity.

You will drive S&OP, manage the master schedule, and ensure ERP data accuracy while partnering with Engineering and IT for data integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, or scheduling.
• 5+ years of people leadership, including managing planners or schedulers.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (BOMs, routings, lead times, lot sizing).
• Experience leading or participating in S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and cross-functional conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the Production Planner, Material Planner, and Master Scheduler.
• Own the master production schedule; approve schedule changes and expedites.
• Co-Chair weekly production review with Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Logistics.
• Drive S&OP process, reconcile demand forecast, backlog, and capacity monthly.
• Ensure material planning (MRP) supports the schedule and resolve delivery risks.
• Oversee accuracy of planning ERP data (BOMs, routings, lead times, lot sizes).
• Establish and monitor KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy.
• Develop staffing plans, performance reviews, and bench strength within the team.
• Lead continuous improvement in Production Control (lean practices, upgrades).
• Partner with Engineering on ECN timing to reflect current product configurations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Reports To: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: Production Planner, Material Planner, Master Scheduler

Position Summary

The Production Control Manager leads the Production Control department and is accountable for master scheduling, production and material planning. This role owns on-time delivery performance, ERP data integrity for planning-related records, and the balance between customer demand, material availability, and shop floor capacity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the Production Planner, Material Planner, and Master Scheduler, setting priorities and resolving cross-functional conflicts between schedule and material constraints
• Own the master production schedule; approve schedule changes, expedite requests, and resequencing decisions
• Co-Chair the weekly production review / tier meeting with Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Logistics leadership
• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, reconciling demand forecast, backlog, and capacity on a monthly cadence
• Ensure material planning (MRP) execution supports the production schedule; escalation and resolve supplier delivery risks with Procurement and External Operations
• Oversee accuracy of planning-related ERP data (BOMs, routings, lead times, lot sizes) in partnership with Engineering and IT
• Establish and monitor departmental KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and past-due backlog
• Develop departmental staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and build bench strength within the team
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Production Control (lean planning practices, systems/process upgrades)
• Partner with Engineering on ECN timing to ensure planning data reflects current product configurations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing planners or schedulers
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (BOM structure, routings, lead times, lot sizing)
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in S&OP processes
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and cross-functional conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Experience in a buy-heavy, assembly/integration manufacturing environment

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time delivery (OTD) to customer commitments
• Master schedule adherence / reschedule rate
• Supplier OTD and past-due purchase order backlog
• Inventory turns and excess/obsolete inventory

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.