Job Description
Production Control Manager
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | First Shift
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Fairfield, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Website Summary
Trak group is partnering with a growing automotive manufacturing client seeking an experienced Production Control Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and material flow operations. This leadership position will focus on optimizing manufacturing efficiency, improving delivery performance, and implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and Just-in-Time (JIT) production strategies.
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, expertise in production control and inventory systems, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement. Experience with metal stamping, the Toyota Production System (TPS), or Toyota supplier operations is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Production Planning & Control
Lead daily production control activities, including scheduling, sequencing, and material flow.
Develop and maintain production master plans aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
Optimize production scheduling, work-in-process (WIP) control, inventory management, and delivery performance.
Ensure effective coordination of materials and production resources to meet customer requirements.
Oversee production planning and scheduling activities for new vehicle program launches.
Analyze production capacity and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Implement and maintain Kanban systems to support Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, optimize inventory levels, and improve material flow.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Improve production layouts, work breakdown structures, and rework processes.
Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on:
Line balancing
Cycle time reduction
Inventory optimization
Production flow improvements
Waste reduction
Support digital transformation initiatives utilizing the TSS MRP system.
Drive process improvements that increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Lead, coach, and develop salaried and hourly production control team members.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability across the department.
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance management.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to achieve plant objectives.
Lead projects from initial concept through successful implementation.
Monitor and report key performance indicators, including:
On-time delivery performance
Short shipments
Labeling accuracy
Productivity
Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
Bachelor's Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of recent manufacturing experience.
2+ years of management experience.
APICS Certification required.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and quality systems.
Experience managing manufacturing inventory systems.
Strong understanding of Kanban methodologies and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Experience performing production capacity analysis.
Knowledge of material flow, WIP management, and inventory optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Experience leading projects from concept through implementation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and develop salaried and hourly employees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing and operational departments.
Metal stamping manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Previous experience working for a Toyota supplier.
Experience supporting automotive new vehicle program launches.
Experience implementing or improving Kanban systems.
Familiarity with TSS MRP systems.
Experience leading line balancing, cycle time reduction, and inventory improvement projects.
Background supporting digital transformation and manufacturing process optimization.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fairfield, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.
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