Production Control & Logistics Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Production Control & Logistics Manager

Department: Operations Managers

Location:
Warminster, PA (preferred)

Accountability: This position reports to the Vice President of Operations

Summary: The Production Control & Logistics Manager is responsible for leading activities related to production planning, scheduling, material flow, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that customer demand is accurately translated into executable production plans, materials are available when needed, and product moves efficiently through the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

Production Control and Planning

• Develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales forecasts, customer demand, capacity constraints, and material availability
• Monitor daily production outputs versus plan and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer requirements
• Lead capacity planning, load-leveling, and constraint management
• Work closely with operations to balance labor, machine availability, and prioritization

Materials and Inventory Management

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to support production schedules
• Develop and manage inventory strategies including safety stock, min/max levels, and inventory accuracy improvements
• Collaborate with purchasing to align supplier deliveries with production needs
• Identify root causes of material shortages and lead cross-functional corrective actions

Logistics and Data/Systems

• Drive improvement within inbound logistics and outbound shipments

• Manage freight carriers, delivery schedules, and logistics cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements (e.g., labeling, packaging, EDI, ASN accuracy

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for scheduling, materials planning, and inventory management

Engagement and Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, operations, purchasing and quality to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and demand fluctuations
• Lead discussions between customer service, sales, and production to finalize demand changes and delivery commitments

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central a plus)
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset

Desired Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with SIOP/S&OP processes
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metric management
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM or CSCP) a plus
• Must be able to lift/move up to 30lbs, as well as long periods of sitting, walking and standing
• Ability to travel up to 15% within a calendar year
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus

Company Details

Havis is at the forefront of revolutionizing industries by unlocking the full potential of technology to drive productivity and enhance safety through innovative mobility solutions. We take pride in being the trusted partner of choice for technology providers, enabling them to move business forward in a wide range of industries, such as Retail & Hospitality, Public Safety, Energy & Utilities, Warehouse & Distribution, Field Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, and Military Defense.

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