Air & Anchor - Production Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

• Create, maintain, and govern multi-level BOMs for all active and in-development SKUs.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and procurement to ensure BOMs reflect current component specifications and sourcing.
• Audit BOMs regularly to identify discrepancies, obsolete components, or cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage BOM versioning and change control processes across ERP/PLM systems.

SKU Information & Data Integrity

• Own the master SKU database, including product attributes, dimensions, UPC/EAN codes, and descriptions.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and warehouse teams to ensure SKU data is accurate and consistent across all platforms.
• Coordinate new SKU setup and sunset processes, maintaining clean catalog hygiene.
• Identify and resolve SKU duplication, misclassification, or data gaps.

Purchase Order (PO) & Manufacturing Order (MO) Tracking

• Issue and manage POs to suppliers, tracking from confirmation through delivery and receipt.
• Create and monitor MOs within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory levels.
• Resolve discrepancies between ordered, received, and invoiced quantities in coordination with finance and procurement.
• Maintain a live PO/MO dashboard and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Production Timeline & Scheduling

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules, balancing capacity, lead times, and demand forecasts.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, supply risks, or delays and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to meet delivery commitments.
• Report production KPIs including on-time delivery rate, cycle time, and order fulfillment accuracy.

Inventory Management — Components & Finished Goods

• Maintain accurate inventory records for both raw material/component stock and finished goods across all warehouse and storage locations.
• Monitor component inventory levels in alignment with production schedules, ensuring materials are available to support MO execution without excess buildup.
• Manage finished goods inventory across all distribution points, balancing service levels with working capital targets.
• Establish and enforce reorder points, minimum order quantities, and safety stock thresholds for both components and finished goods.
• Generate and review inventory aging reports for components and finished goods to drive timely disposition decisions on slow-moving or obsolete stock.

Cycle Counts

• Design and maintain a cycle count program covering all inventory categories — components, WIP, and finished goods — based on ABC classification or velocity.
• Schedule and execute cycle counts on a regular cadence, coordinating with warehouse and production teams to minimize operational disruption.
• Investigate and document root causes of count variances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reconcile count results in the ERP/MRP system and escalate significant discrepancies to finance and operations leadership.
• Track cycle count accuracy over time and report on inventory health metrics to management.

Stock Transfers & Adjustments

• Oversee all stock transfer transactions between locations, production lines, and fulfillment centers, ensuring timely and accurate system updates.
• Review, authorize, and process inventory adjustments in the ERP/MRP system for damages, returns, write-offs, and corrections.
• Maintain a complete audit trail for all transfers and adjustments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and finance requirements.
• Coordinate with the warehouse, 3PL partners, and production teams to ensure physical movements are reflected accurately in the system.
• Identify patterns in recurring adjustments and implement process improvements to reduce error rates.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between procurement, logistics, quality, and sales operations teams.
• Lead weekly production and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by driving production readiness milestones.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and document control requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3–6 years of experience in production management, supply chain, or operations roles.
• Hands-on experience managing BOMs and SKU data within an ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, or similar).
• Proven ability to track and manage POs and MOs in a high-SKU environment.
• Experience managing component and finished goods inventory, including cycle count programs, stock transfers, and inventory adjustments within an ERP/MRP system.
• Familiarity with Katana MRP and Shopify for production planning and order management integration.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and supply chain dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience with Katana MRP for production scheduling, inventory management, and shop floor control.
• Proficiency with Shopify for order management, fulfillment workflows, and inventory sync across sales channels.
• Background in consumer goods, electronics, apparel, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.