Production Control & Supply Chain Manager

Selectek; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Athens, GA is hiring a Production Control & Supply Chain Manager with extensive ERP and production scheduling experience. You will plan purchasing, adjust schedules to meet demand, and coordinate across departments to maintain alignment.

The role requires leadership in optimizing material flow, managing MRP, reporting KPIs, and driving cost-saving initiatives while maintaining supplier performance. Base salary starts at $100k–$115k, negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations.
• 5+ years experience in production control or similar role.
• 3+ years experience in supervising personnel.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience utilizing a comprehensive ERP system.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling records.
• Self-management skills: efficiency, urgency, adaptability and multi-project juggling.
• Leadership demonstrated in talent selection and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Oversee and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, inventory, and resources.
• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, engineering, and sales to maintain schedule alignment.
• Manage MRP processes to ensure material availability.
• Track and report key metrics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms.
• Lead supply chain and communicate risks to leadership.
• Develop procedures for collecting and reporting KPIs.
• Conduct cost analyses, set benchmarks, prepare budgets, manage expenditures.
• Review planned orders, create purchase requisitions, and manage approvals.

Skills

ERP scheduling

Production scheduling

Vendor negotiation

Leadership

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

MRP software

Job description

We are hiring for a Production Control & Supply Chain Manager in the Athens, GA area.

Successful candidates will have extensive ERP and Production scheduling experience!

Job Description

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan and prioritize purchasing activities, ensuring clarity of specifications and expectations.
• Oversee and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, capacity constraints, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, engineering, and sales to maintain schedule alignment.
• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and components.
• Track and report key metrics to improve operational efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage all aspects of the supply chain and communicate potential risks or obstacles to leadership.
• Develop procedures for collecting and reporting key performance metrics.
• Conduct cost analyses, establish benchmarks, prepare budgets, and oversee departmental expenditures.
• Review planned orders, create purchase requisitions, and manage the approval process.
• Maintain purchase orders through completion and ensure adherence to supplier agreements.
• Report and address supplier non?conformances.
• Lead finance and logistics teams in resolving receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Support consolidation and optimization of the supplier base.
• Set project or production schedules and manage material flow.
• Oversee shipping and receiving operations, including logistical requirements.
• Ensure strategic material planning processes support operational continuity.
• Resolve material planning issues, including shortages or excess deliveries, and maintain accurate inventory of production materials.
• Develop and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency.
• Oversee labeling accuracy to ensure correct parts and assemblies reach customers on time.
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and ensure proper inventory control.
• Supervise direct reports, conduct performance evaluations, and support training and development.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in production control or other similar customer or manufacturing support is required
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the supervision of personnel is required
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is required
• Experience utilizing a comprehensive ERP system is required
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities to appropriately handle unexpected challenges
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, securing employee and company records, and demonstrating integrity in communications and actions
• Self-management skills including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances, and ability to juggle multiple projects, competing priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines
• Leadership skills evidenced by talent selection, retention, and personnel development
• Exceptional professional verbal and written communication skills (English) are required
• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills to include pivot tables, vlookups, charts, graphs, and other formulas
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and organizational skills are essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or other related field of study is advantageous
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Visualor other Infor ERP system experienceis a HUGE plus!

Salary

• Base Salary starting at $100-$115K, relevant to experience and education.
• Salary: $100-$115k