Production Control Supervisor

Precision Castparts; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Groton, CT is seeking a Production Control Supervisor to develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that align with customer requirements and company objectives. You will coordinate across Production, Sales, and Supply Chain, ensuring on-time performance and strong collaboration with Operations to achieve feasible, capacity-aligned plans.

You will lead materials planning and purchasing to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and smooth material flow for

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in production control, manufacturing planning, scheduling, materials management, or related manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, including directing daily activities, coaching employees, and managing departmental performance.
• Experience with production scheduling, work order management, inventory control, and material requirements planning.
• Experience with purchasing processes, shipping/receiving operations, and inventory management practices.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage production orders, material requirements, and inventory transactions.
• Experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages production schedules to meet demand and delivery timelines.
• Collaborates with Operations leadership to ensure schedules are realistic and executable.
• Audits daily production plans and addresses scheduling conflicts.
• Monitors progress and adjusts plans to ensure on-time completion of orders.
• Oversees materials planning and purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Directs Materials Planners and Buyers to balance material requirements and inventory.
• Negotiates with suppliers for pricing and timely delivery.
• Monitors supplier performance and resolves shortages or delays.
• Improves material flow and reduces costs without compromising quality or schedule.

Skills

Production scheduling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Communications

Education

Associate's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

MS Office

PCC Toolbox

ERP software

Job description

Purpose

The Production Control Supervisor is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that align with customer requirements and company objectives. This role ensures coordination across Production, Sales, and Supply Chain functions to deliver on-time performance and customer satisfaction. While the position owns the scheduling process, success depends on close collaboration with the Operations team to ensure plans are achievable, aligned with resource capacity, and executed effectively on the production floor. The role also provides leadership and oversight for materials planning and purchasing to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and flow of materials required for production.

Purpose

The Production Control Supervisor is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that align with customer requirements and company objectives. This role ensures coordination across Production, Sales, and Supply Chain functions to deliver on-time performance and customer satisfaction. While the position owns the scheduling process, success depends on close collaboration with the Operations team to ensure plans are achievable, aligned with resource capacity, and executed effectively on the production floor. The role also provides leadership and oversight for materials planning and purchasing to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and flow of materials required for production.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and manages production schedules to meet customer demand, inventory goals, and delivery timelines.
• Works closely with Operations leadership to ensure production schedules are realistic, achievable, and effectively executed.
• Audits daily production plans and partners with Operations to identify and address scheduling conflicts or barriers to meeting delivery commitments.
• Coordinates with Operations leaders to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely completion of production orders.
• Oversees materials planning and purchasing functions to ensure availability of raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production schedules.
• Provides direction to Materials Planners and Buyers to balance material requirements, lead times, and inventory levels.
• Negotiates with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery performance.
• Monitors supplier performance and works to resolve material shortages, quality issues, or delivery delays.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain and Operations to improve material flow and reduce costs without compromising quality or schedule adherence.
• Supervise daily Shipping and Receiving operations to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processing of inbound materials and outbound shipments.
• Oversees inventory control and ensures accurate records of all inbound and outbound goods.
• Manages on-time material delivery, proactively resolving complex delivery or supply flow challenges.
• Works to continuously improve production flow and reduce lead times, inventory levels, and associated costs.
• Acts as a key liaison between Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to align priorities and resolve scheduling or capacity issues.
• Works with management to implement and communicate company goals, policies, and priorities.
• Leads and develops departmental staff; manages budget, costs, and resources.
• Establishes and tracks key departmental metrics; identifies improvement opportunities and implements corrective actions.
• Promotes and enforces safety and compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards.
• Drives cross-functional problem-solving to ensure production schedules are consistently met.
• Creates and monitors action plans to address and resolve departmental issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities, including the ability to direct, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable for performance and results.
• Sound analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in managing schedules, materials, and departmental activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adapting to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Demonstrated initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and performance.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate professional assertiveness, and make timely decisions to achieve organizational objectives.
• Working knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and balance operational priorities with organizational objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PCC Toolbox applications, and related business systems.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen departmental capabilities and support organizational goals.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the General Manager.

Education And Experience

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Bachelor's degree desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in production control, manufacturing planning, scheduling, materials management, or related manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, including experience directing daily activities, coaching employees, and managing departmental performance.
• Demonstrated experience with production scheduling, work order management, inventory control, and material requirements planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, shipping and receiving operations, and inventory management practices.
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems to manage production orders, material requirements, and inventory transactions.
• Experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.