Production Control & Logistics Planning (ID #532669)

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