Strategic Production & Inventory Lead

INA Solution; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

INA Solution in Forest, MS, is seeking a Production Control Manager to oversee supply chain and inventory across the plant. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimize material flow from procurement to final goods.

The role requires 5+ years in production or inventory control leadership, strong ERP/MRP/data analysis skills, and a proven ability to lead teams in a high-paced setting. Relocation assistance is available with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or an Associate's degree with extensive experience.
• 5+ years of work experience as a Production Control or Inventory Control Manager.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MRP, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply chain for the plant.
• Coordinate flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.
• In-charge of inventory control and management of bought-in components, intermediate work in progress, and finished goods.
• Lead efforts to achieve the Days on Hand Inventory KPI target.
• Lead and manage all Production Control personnel, including salaried and hourly staff.
• Monitor shipping and receiving performance and investigate discrepancies to resolve and eliminate process deficiencies.
• Manage the department and achieve department targets.
• Create department policies and activity plans to improve efficiency of deliverables.
• Prepare fiscal year expense, capital, and labor budgets for the Production Control department.
• Work well with cross-functional teams and supporters.
• Actively support and implement Lean principles.
• Benchmark world-class supplier management systems and implement best practices.
• Provide professional development for all Production Control team members.
• Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the warehouse, including receiving and shipping, based on the company's production system principles and standards.
• Be willing to work off-shift and overtime as needed.
• Be willing to travel if needed for training.

Job description

INA Solution in Forest, MS, is seeking a Production Control Manager to oversee supply chain and inventory across the plant. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimize material flow from procurement to final goods.

The role requires 5+ years in production or inventory control leadership, strong ERP/MRP/data analysis skills, and a proven ability to lead teams in a high-paced setting. Relocation assistance is available with full-time hours.