Production Control Manager
Core
Strategic control tower for production readiness across engineer-to-order and make-to-order value streams, ensuring work orders are technically, materially, and operationally ready before shop floor release.
Role type
Senior Production Control Manager
Builds
Production plans and schedules for machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and test operations
Domain
Manufacturing (ETO/MTO) / Water Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production planning & scheduling
Required skills
ETO/MTO manufacturing workflows, advanced production planning, complex order management, high analytical skills, ERP/MRP systems, Lean Manufacturing, cross-functional influence, team leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in Supply Chain, Power BI, PFEP/Kanban implementation, APICS/ASCM/Lean/Six Sigma certifications
Technologies
SAP, Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Own Clear-to-Build (CTB) process and enforce readiness gates, maintain daily plan-of-record aligned with Master Production Schedule, lead production readiness meetings and hold teams accountable, partner with planners to develop realistic schedules and validate capacity, engage on shop floor to track progress and remove blockers, develop dashboards for CTB readiness and WIP levels, lead continuous improvement activities like RCA and Kaizens
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership