Production Control Specialist II

HLBMA LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HLBMA LLC is seeking a Production Control Specialist II to oversee execution, monitoring, and control of manufacturing operations across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, and Aging processes in a Savannah/Ellabell facility. You will coordinate with Planning, Quality, and Engineering to ensure adherence to schedules and optimize material flow.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with SAP/ERP/MES in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3+ years in production control, planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with SAP, ERP, or MES systems.
• High-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production execution against plans; analyze Plan vs. Actual performance.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments due to downtime, material shortages, or quality issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints; support corrective actions.
• Monitor WIP movement and material flow; resolve congestion with Materials/Production/Quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MES

Job description

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Production Control Specialist II

Full Time Professional Savannah, Ellabell, GA, US

Summary

The Production Control Specialist II supports the execution, monitoring, and control of manufacturing operations to ensure production plans are achieved efficiently and accurately. This position monitors production performance, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods inventory, work orders, material flow, yield, and key operational metrics across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, and Aging processes. The Production Control Specialist II works closely with Production Planning, Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Materials, and other cross-functional teams to identify production constraints, reconcile inventory and system discrepancies, improve schedule adherence, and support timely decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production execution against established plans and schedules; analyze Plan vs. Actual performance to identify deviations, constraints, and risks
• Coordinate with Production Planning and manufacturing teams on schedule adjustments resulting from equipment downtime, material shortages, yield fluctuations, or quality issues
• Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, and Aging processes, and support corrective actions and production recovery activities
• Monitor WIP movement and material flow to identify congestion, shortages, or flow concerns, coordinating resolution with Materials, Production, Quality, and Process Engineering
• Create, monitor, maintain, and close production work orders in SAP or applicable manufacturing systems, verifying transaction accuracy and timeliness
• Review system transactions for discrepancies affecting production, inventory, yield, or material balances, and coordinate resolution with appropriate departments
• Monitor WIP and finished goods inventory accuracy; lead or coordinate monthly physical inventory and cycle-counting activities
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions for recurring issues
• Maintain accurate production control records and supporting documentation
• Track and analyze production yield and key performance indicators (schedule attainment, productivity, inventory accuracy, lead time, on-time delivery) by process and reporting period
• Identify performance trends and recurring production issues through data analysis, partnering with Production, Quality, and Engineering to investigate
• Prepare, validate, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production and inventory reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and headquarters
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Materials, and Logistics to resolve production and inventory concerns
• Participate in and facilitate daily and weekly production meetings to review performance, constraints, priorities, and corrective actions
• Communicate production status, inventory conditions, operational risks, and recovery actions to appropriate stakeholders, including local and global LG and Hyundai teams
• Identify and support opportunities to improve production control processes, reporting, inventory accuracy, material flow, and system utilization, including standardization of procedures and work instructions
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, maintain confidentiality of company and operational information, support 5S3R standards, and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in production control, production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain, inventory management, or a related function preferred
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience supporting production planning, scheduling, production control, or manufacturing execution preferred
• Experience with inventory management, WIP control, work orders, or manufacturing transactions preferred
• Experience using SAP, ERP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems preferred
• Battery, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Knowledge of production control, manufacturing operations, scheduling, and material-flow principles; understanding of capacity, lead time, WIP, inventory, yield, and schedule attainment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze Plan vs. Actual results and interpret production, inventory, yield, and operational data
• Working knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems such as SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, filtering, data analysis, reporting) and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate production information clearly to technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural manufacturing environment
• Ability to facilitate meetings and follow corrective actions through completion
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with Production Planning and manufacturing leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform extended periods of computer-based work
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, electronically, and by telephone
• Ability to periodically walk through manufacturing and warehouse areas to review production, inventory, or material-flow conditions
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Primarily works in an office environment within a manufacturing facility
• Regular interaction with manufacturing, warehouse, production, and other operational areas may be required
• May be exposed to manufacturing equipment, noise, moving machinery, and other conditions normally associated with an industrial manufacturing environment
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when entering designated manufacturing areas
• May require flexibility to support production schedules, inventory activities, month-end processes, shutdowns, or urgent production conditions outside normal business hours

HLBMA LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.