Production Control and Materials Supervisor

Production Control Supervisor – Isuzu North America

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Isuzu North America is seeking a driven and experienced Production Control Supervisor to help launch operation initiatives at our new state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina.

As a global leader in medium‑duty commercial trucks, Isuzu champions sustainability, innovation, and reliability across our internal combustion, electric, and alternative‑fuel‑powered vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact as we shape new processes and advance our mission of responsible mobility.

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to establish a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This 1 million‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art plant—set on over 200 acres—will feature a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. Production will include the N‑Series Gas, N‑Series Electric, and F‑Series Diesel trucks. Operations are expected to launch in 2027, with expansion slated for 2028.

The site supports streamlined logistics and consolidated operations under one roof, and is projected to create over 700 new jobs in the area.

The Production Control Supervisor supports the daily execution of production schedules, kitting, and material coordination to ensure smooth production flow and on‑time delivery. This role provides direct supervision and guidance to production control and kitting staff, ensuring that material availability, schedule adherence, and accuracy targets are achieved. The supervisor partners with production, logistics, and supply chain teams to resolve material issues, monitor inventory performance, and implement continuous improvement in scheduling and material control processes.

This role ensures that ERP system data is effectively utilized to manage cost accuracy—including material, labor, and salary‑related data—to support operational and financial alignment.

• Supervise daily production control and kitting activities to ensure accurate and timely material flow to production lines.
• Execute and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor work progress, identify risks to schedule adherence, and support corrective actions to prevent production delays.
• Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and production teams to address material shortages, inventory discrepancies, or quality issues.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) to analyze production data, ensure cost accuracy, and align salary or labor costs with production schedules and departmental budgets.
• Lead team members in adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule accuracy, kitting completion, and material availability.
• Support process improvements related to scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material handling.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Production Control Manager regarding performance and operational challenges.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure capability growth and alignment with company objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience in supply chain, operations, or a related field. A high school diploma or GED combined with relevant automotive manufacturing or production control experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience in production control, scheduling, or material management (Automotive).
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/managerial experience.

Seniority level:
Not applicable.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Job function:
Manufacturing.

Industries:
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage.

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k).