Production Control Manager - Columbus, Ohio

MissionHires; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Production Control Manager for an on-site role in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will own production planning and control for a fast-paced manufacturing operation, balancing workload and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with ERP systems, along with strong skills in production scheduling, inventory control, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment working with an ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Implement and maintain inventory control measures to minimize waste.
• Supervise and train Production Control Administrators and relevant staff.
• Own end-to-end supply chain planning, including forecasting.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for inventory turns.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP planning

Inventory control

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Production Control Manager, on-site role in Columbus, OH. You will own production planning and control across a high-paced manufacturing operation—building and maintaining production schedules, managing inventory and supplier performance, enforcing data accuracy, and ensuring on‑time, quality delivery. You will lead administrators, balance departmental workloads, and drive continuous improvement across supply chain planning, ERP utilization, and model launch/build‑out support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines
• Implement and maintain inventory control measures to minimize waste and reduce costs
• Enforce company policies, business plans, and budget targets within the production control function
• Supervise and train Production Control Administrators and other relevant staff
• Oversee associate relations responsibilities within the department
• Balance department workloads to ensure efficient throughput and resource utilization
• Own end-to-end supply chain planning, including forecasting and release methods/accuracy to suppliers
• Manage and improve supplier delivery performance and on-time reliability
• Ensure accurate PPC data maintenance and integrity within the ERP/database
• Provide timely production control support for new model introductions and build‑out activity
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for schedule adherence, inventory turns, and service levels
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering to resolve constraints

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment working with an ERP system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple concurrent tasks
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self‑motivated leader with strong team leadership and staff development capabilities
• Experience with production scheduling, MRP/ERP planning, and inventory control best practices
• Track record of managing supplier delivery performance and release/forecast accuracy
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills