Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: Production Planner, Material Planner, Master Scheduler
Position Summary
The Production Control Manager leads the Production Control department and is accountable for master scheduling, production and material planning. This role owns on-time delivery performance, ERP data integrity for planning-related records, and the balance between customer demand, material availability, and shop floor capacity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct and develop the Production Planner, Material Planner, and Master Scheduler, setting priorities and resolving cross-functional conflicts between schedule and material constraints
- Own the master production schedule; approve schedule changes, expedite requests, and resequencing decisions
- Co-Chair the weekly production review / tier meeting with Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Logistics leadership
- Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, reconciling demand forecast, backlog, and capacity on a monthly cadence
- Ensure material planning (MRP) execution supports the production schedule; escalate and resolve supplier delivery risks with Procurement and External Operations
- Oversee accuracy of planning-related ERP data (BOMs, routings, lead times, lot sizes) in partnership with Engineering and IT
- Establish and monitor departmental KPIs: on-time delivery, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and past-due backlog
- Develop departmental staffing plans, conduct performance reviews, and build bench strength within the team
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Production Control (lean planning practices, systems/process upgrades)
- Partner with Engineering on ECN timing to ensure planning data reflects current product configurations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing planners or schedulers
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (BOM structure, routings, lead times, lot sizing)
- Demonstrated experience leading or participating in S&OP processes
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and cross-functional conflict-resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Experience in a buy-heavy, assembly/integration manufacturing environment
Key Performance Indicators
- On-time delivery (OTD) to customer commitments
- Master schedule adherence / reschedule rate
- Supplier OTD and past-due purchase order backlog
- Inventory turns and excess/obsolete inventory
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Annual Bonus Program
- $350 Annual Wellness Credit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with match up to 5%
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
- 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)
Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.