Production Control Manager

We are seeking a Production Control Manager, on-site role in Columbus, OH. You will own production planning and control across a high-paced manufacturing operation—building and maintaining production schedules, managing inventory and supplier performance, enforcing data accuracy, and ensuring on-time, quality delivery. You will lead administrators, balance departmental workloads, and drive continuous improvement across supply chain planning, ERP utilization, and model launch/build-out support.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines
• Implement and maintain inventory control measures to minimize waste and reduce costs
• Enforce company policies, business plans, and budget targets within the production control function
• Supervise and train Production Control Administrators and other relevant staff
• Oversee associate relations responsibilities within the department
• Balance department workloads to ensure efficient throughput and resource utilization
• Own end-to-end supply chain planning, including forecasting and release methods/accuracy to suppliers
• Manage and improve supplier delivery performance and on-time reliability
• Ensure accurate PPC data maintenance and integrity within the ERP/database
• Provide timely production control support for new model introductions and build-out activity
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for schedule adherence, inventory turns, and service levels
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering to resolve constraints

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment working with an ERP system

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple concurrent tasks

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Self-motivated leader with strong team leadership and staff development capabilities

• Experience with production scheduling, MRP/ERP planning, and inventory control best practices

• Track record of managing supplier delivery performance and release/forecast accuracy

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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