Production Control & Materials Supervisor

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Control & Materials Supervisor to oversee daily production scheduling, material coordination, and inventory control within a new manufacturing facility preparing to launch operations.

This position is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production schedules, maintaining accurate inventory records, and coordinating with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to minimize disruptions and support on-time customer deliveries.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing professional with strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production output against established schedules and communicate necessary adjustments to production teams.
• Collaborate with production leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts, minimize downtime, and maintain operational efficiency.
• Track production performance and provide regular updates to management.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Monitor raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and material availability.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to address material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory transactions, material movements, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce waste, and minimize excess inventory.

ERP/MRP Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production orders, material transactions, inventory records, and production confirmations within ERP/MRP systems.
• Utilize SAP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems to track production schedules, material requirements, and inventory levels.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system records and physical inventory.
• Prepare production reports and monitor key performance indicators related to scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material availability.

Team Supervision & Operational Support

• Provide daily direction and support to production control and materials personnel.
• Coordinate departmental activities to meet production requirements.
• Assist with developing and implementing standard operating procedures, inventory controls, and production planning processes.
• Train team members on established procedures, system transactions, and operational expectations.
• Promote safe work practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Customer Delivery & Operational Coordination

• Monitor customer shipping schedules and delivery requirements to ensure production and material readiness.
• Communicate potential production delays, material shortages, or delivery risks to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support on-time deliveries.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in production control, material planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and inventory tracking.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve production challenges, and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing operations or process improvements is a plus.

Work Environment

• Combination of administrative responsibilities and hands-on manufacturing floor involvement.
• Regular interaction with production, warehouse, materials, and management teams.