SMT Production Controller

Dublin, GA

Salary: $65,000 - $120,000 per year (Based on Experience)
Relocation Assistance Available

Urgent Hiring Need | Immediate Interviews

A growing automotive component manufacturer is seeking a Korean-English Bilingual SMT Production Controller to support the launch of a new automotive electronics manufacturing operation in Dublin, Georgia.

This is a critical position responsible for production scheduling, planning, ERP/MES coordination, inventory visibility, and communication between the U.S. manufacturing operation and corporate leadership in Korea.

Due to an aggressive production launch schedule, we are looking to move quickly and identify the right candidate immediately, with a target start date of September 18
.

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a major manufacturing launch and help establish the processes that will support long-term operational success.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Support the launch of a new automotive electronics manufacturing facility
• Play a key role in production planning and operational execution
• Work closely with leadership teams in both the U.S. and Korea
• Gain exposure to advanced automotive manufacturing operations
• Contribute to the success of a rapidly growing global automotive supplier
• Build a long-term career with advancement opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations

The SMT Production Controller supports production planning, scheduling, ERP/MES coordination, and daily production control activities while serving as the primary communication link between the manufacturing facility and headquarters in Korea.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate production priorities with MP&L, warehouse, and manufacturing teams
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP), inventory levels, and customer delivery performance
• Maintain accurate production transactions within ERP and MES systems
• Prepare daily production reports, metrics, and KPI dashboards
• Support new production launch and ramp-up activities
• Communicate production status, concerns, and priorities with headquarters and internal stakeholders
• Assist with inventory planning and production control processes to ensure on-time customer delivery

• Experience in Production Control, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field
• ERP and/or MES system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Korean-English bilingual proficiency is required due to frequent communication and collaboration with headquarters in Korea

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• SMT manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting new manufacturing launches
• Experience working within global manufacturing organizations
• Understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics coordination

Benefits may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance (when applicable)

Join a growing automotive electronics operation and play a critical role in ensuring production readiness, customer delivery performance, and operational success from day one.