Production Control Manager

** Production Control Manager*
* ** Category:
** Business Analysis (functional and technical)

** Main location:
** United States, Maryland, Aberdeen

** Position :
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time

** Position

Description:

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* CGI Federal is seeking a Production Control Manager to oversee the daily planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities supporting a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role ensures production lines run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering requirements, customer expectations, and mission deadlines. The Production Control Manager is responsible for supervising production staff, coordinating equipment maintenance, reviewing engineering process changes, and optimizing operational resources.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that production operations meet quality, schedule, cost, and safety objectives within a dynamic manufacturing and repair environment.

This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.

Production Operations & Scheduling

. Oversee day-to-day production schedules, plant activities, and workflow execution

. Manage production planning to meet program deadlines, operational goals, and customer requirements

. Monitor production status and proactively address delays, bottlenecks, or resource constraints

Process Review & Engineering Coordination

. Review engineering-recommended process changes and assess alignment with production goals

. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with technical standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements

. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve process issues or implement improvements

Equipment Maintenance & Readiness

. Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair of machines and production equipment

. Minimize downtime through planned maintenance and timely response to equipment issues

. Ensure all machinery and tools meet safety standards and operational requirements

Compliance, Quality & Safety

. Ensure production processes adhere to professional, safety, and regulatory standards

. Participate in development and implementation of plant safety programs

. Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Resource & Budget Management

. Monitor production budgets, material usage, and operational resource allocation

. Recommend cost-saving measures, efficiency improvements, or process optimizations

. Track labor hours, equipment utilization, and production KPIs

Staff Leadership & Development

. Supervise, train, and develop production staff across shifts or teams

. Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and implement corrective actions when needed

. Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Operations Enhancement

. Identify opportunities to streamline production workflows

. Implement best practices in production control, lean principles, and operational efficiency

. Support integration of new equipment, processes

** Your future duties and responsibilities:*
* Production Operations & Scheduling

. Oversee day-to-day production schedules, plant activities, and workflow execution

. Manage production planning to meet program deadlines, operational goals, and customer requirements

. Monitor production status and proactively address delays, bottlenecks, or resource constraints

Process Review & Engineering Coordination

. Review engineering-recommended process changes and assess alignment with production goals

. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with technical standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements

. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve process issues or implement improvements

Equipment Maintenance & Readiness

. Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair of machines and production equipment

. Minimize downtime through planned maintenance and timely response to equipment issues

. Ensure all machinery and tools meet safety standards and operational requirements

Compliance, Quality & Safety

. Ensure production processes adhere to professional, safety, and regulatory standards

. Participate in development and implementation of plant safety programs

. Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Resource & Budget Management

. Monitor production budgets, material usage, and operational resource allocation

. Recommend cost-saving measures, efficiency improvements, or process optimizations

. Track labor hours, equipment utilization, and production KPIs

Staff Leadership & Development

. Supervise, train, and develop production staff across shifts or teams

. Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and implement corrective actions when needed

. Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Operations Enhancement

. Identify opportunities to streamline production workflows

. Implement best practices in production control, lean principles, and operational efficiency

. Support integration of new equipment, processes

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