Production Control & Materials Assistant Manager

Zaddy Solutions; McDonough (GA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Résumé du poste

Zaddy Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Control & Materials Assistant Manager for a new Georgia-based facility. The role focuses on production planning, materials management, inventory control, and coordinating with production, purchasing, warehouse, and operations to align schedules with demand and capacity.

The ideal candidate has hands-on ERP/MRP, SAP/MES exposure, and a track record of improving scheduling, inventory accuracy, and on-time deliveries in a start-up environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in production control, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• ERP/MRP systems experience, SAP and MES preferred.
• Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor performance and adjust to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage material planning and inventory accuracy.
• Oversee WIP, raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Maintain inventory tracking procedures.
• Ensure accurate production orders and material movements in ERP/MRP.
• Support start-up operations and SOP development.
• Track delivery performance and drive improvements.

Connaissances

Production planning

Materials management

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

SAP/MES exposure

Leadership

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Start-up experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

SAP

MES

Description du poste

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Control & Materials Assistant Manager to support production planning, material management, inventory control, and operational coordination within a new manufacturing facility preparing to launch operations.

This position will play a key leadership role in establishing efficient production control processes, ensuring material availability, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting on-time customer deliveries. The Assistant Manager will work closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to align manufacturing schedules with customer demand and operational capacity.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong production planning, materials management, and ERP/MRP experience who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee the development and execution of daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production performance against established schedules and coordinate adjustments to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with production leadership to establish priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain operational efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of production planning procedures and performance metrics.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Coordinate material planning and availability to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Partner with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to identify and resolve material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee work-in-process (WIP), raw material, and finished goods inventory accuracy.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess stock, minimize waste, and improve material flow.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory tracking and control procedures.

ERP/MRP Systems & Reporting

• Oversee accurate production orders, material transactions, inventory movements, and production confirmations within ERP/MRP systems.
• Utilize SAP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems to monitor production schedules, material requirements, and inventory levels.
• Analyze production and inventory data to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain production reports, inventory metrics, and operational performance indicators.

Operational Leadership & Start-Up Support

• Assist the Production Control & Materials Manager with daily departmental operations and coordination across first and second shifts.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures, workflows, and inventory management processes during facility start-up.
• Provide direction and support to production control and materials personnel, ensuring accountability and adherence to established procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve production efficiency.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Customer Delivery & Performance

• Monitor customer delivery requirements and coordinate production and material readiness to support on-time shipments.
• Identify potential production delays or delivery risks and implement corrective actions in coordination with management.
• Track key performance indicators related to schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, material availability, and delivery performance.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in production control, material planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or assistant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple operational priorities and resolve production or material-related challenges.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, new production launches, or process implementation is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support both first and second shift operations as needed.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Manufacturing facility in the start-up phase, operating first and second shifts.
• Onsite position requiring regular interaction with production, warehouse, materials, and management teams.
• Flexibility to support operational needs across both shifts, particularly during facility start-up and production ramp-up.
• Combination of office-based planning responsibilities and hands-on manufacturing floor involvement.