Production Control Planner — Forecast & On-Time Delivery

Smalley-Steel-Rin; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Smalley-Steel-Rin in Lake Zurich, IL, seeks a senior Production Controller to manage safety stock, demand forecasting, and master scheduling. The role supports Sales and Customer Service with timely production and shipping for a fast-paced machine shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Production Control or Supply Chain, plus strong Excel and ERP/MES exposure. Join a team delivering precision metal formed products to diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Production Control, Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with ERP/MES and Advanced Planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety stock inputs and min stock levels to avoid stockouts.
• Generate monthly forecasts using historical data and demand patterns.
• Coordinate expediting of job orders with production and logistics.
• Back-up creation of the Master Production Schedule and resolve issues.
• Prepare paperwork for finished goods and participate in production meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Advanced Planning systems

Infor

Job description

Smalley-Steel-Rin in Lake Zurich, IL, seeks a senior Production Controller to manage safety stock, demand forecasting, and master scheduling. The role supports Sales and Customer Service with timely production and shipping for a fast-paced machine shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Production Control or Supply Chain, plus strong Excel and ERP/MES exposure. Join a team delivering precision metal formed products to diverse industries.