Production Control​/Materials Manager, Huron

Production Control/Materials Manager

Location:

Huron, SD

Relocation:
Assistance available

***$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating programs and processes that ensure optimal inventory and material availability. The role oversees materials requirements, Kanban systems, and just-in-time deliveries, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost in all decisions. The team member must operate effectively within lean manufacturing principles.

Importantly, this role is a member of the site leadership team, supporting and driving critical site initiatives, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement across operations.

What you'll do:

• Create and manage project plans for new material distribution systems.
• Lead departmental hiring, training, coaching, and development activities.
• Improve product quality and reduce cost by eliminating waste through analysis of production methods and material / people flow.
• Actively participate in manufacturing planning including product design considerations, resource allocation, plant layout, and quality topics.
• Review and analyze production plans, bills of material, and engineering change notices.
• Determine material types, quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements for all production and prototype needs.
• Provide technical training to materials team members (Excel, PFEP, TMS) and develop supporting documentation.
• Establish systems for forecasting part demand, maintaining Kanban, and developing Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
• Support product launches through cost analysis, sourcing evaluations, and make-versus-buy assessments.
• Design layouts for supermarkets and material presentation areas.
• Provide effective materials-flow solutions while maintaining project timelines (e.g., signaling, handling, replenishment systems).
• Manage supply chain information between engineering, process development, and suppliers.
• Coordinate data gathering and processing to support department production schedules.
• Assist production and materials teams in understanding replenishment procedures, documentation requirements, and lean materials philosophies.
• Monitor production, material usage, and inventory needs; coordinate with Buyers to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement of production control and scheduling processes.
• Support production departments by expediting information flow and resolving issues related to engineering changes, customer requests, deviations, backorders, and materials availability.
• Serve as an active site leadership team member, helping guide strategic priorities, cross-functional initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objectives of the role.

What you'll bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

Salary:
The salary range for this position is $104k - $127k. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.