Accountability: This position reports to the Vice President of Operations
Summary: The Production Control & Logistics Manager is responsible for leading activities related to
production planning, scheduling, material flow, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics
within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that customer demand is accurately translated
into executable production plans, materials are available when needed, and product moves efficiently
through the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
Production Control and Planning
- Develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales
forecasts, customer demand, capacity constraints, and material availability
- Monitor daily production outputs versus plan and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer
requirements
- Lead capacity planning, load-leveling, and constraint management
- Work closely with operations to balance labor, machine availability, and prioritization
Materials and Inventory Management
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support
production schedules
- Develop and manage inventory strategies including safety stock, min/max levels, and inventory
accuracy improvements
- Collaborate with purchasing to align supplier deliveries with production needs
- Identify root causes of material shortages and lead cross-functional corrective actions
Logistics and Data/Systems
- Drive improvement within inbound logistics and outbound shipments
- Manage freight carriers, delivery schedules, and logistics cost optimization
- Ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements (e.g., labeling, packaging, EDI, ASN
accuracy
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems for scheduling, materials planning, and inventory managemen