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Senior Manager, Production Control Operations

CrossFire Group
  • Warsaw, IN
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Senior Manager, Production Control Operations

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Production Control Operations to lead all aspects of material management within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless material flow, accurate inventory management, and on-time delivery of components and finished goods to support production targets.
This leader will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting plant performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across material planning, handling, and logistics. The position requires a hands-on, proactive approach in a fast-paced, launch-focused environment.

Relocation support is available for this role.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily material management operations, including scheduling, inventory control, kitting, line-side delivery, and service parts coordination
  • Manage and develop teams across material operations, third-party logistics (3PL), and service parts, fostering accountability and collaboration
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards within all material handling and logistics processes
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, engineering, production) to align material readiness with production schedules and takt time requirements
  • Monitor and resolve material shortages, delays, and inventory discrepancies in real time to prevent production disruptions
  • Facilitate daily operational reviews and escalation processes to maintain build continuity and address issues quickly
  • Oversee incoming inspection activities, support BOM accuracy, and manage engineering change implementation
  • Collaborate with IT and planning teams to maintain ERP/MRP data integrity and system integration across operations
  • Track and improve key KPIs such as inventory accuracy, material availability, schedule adherence, inventory turns, dock-to-stock time, and line stoppages
  • Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives focused on optimizing material flow, inventory systems, and operational efficiency
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive operations, or supply chain management, with a focus on production control
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and manufacturing system integration
  • Proven leadership experience in fast-paced or launch environments
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles, JIT, and Kanban systems
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001
 
Work Environment
  • Fast-paced manufacturing setting with a mix of office and shop floor responsibilities
  • Hands-on leadership required with regular cross-functional collaboration
  • Occasional travel to suppliers, launch sites, or logistics partners
 
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
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Numbers & Facts

LocationWarsaw, IN

Skills

  • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Turnsunmatched
  • Just in Time (JIT)unmatched
  • Kanbanunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lift/Move 35 Poundsunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Processesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Materials Planningunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Oracle Manufacturing Suiteunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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