Materials Planning Supervisor​/Production Control

Position: Materials Planning Supervisor / Production Control
Job Summary:
The Production Control & Materials 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• 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

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of production control methods, material flow, and scheduling systems
• Familiarity with kitting and inventory management within a automotive manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to respond effectively to production issues and schedule disruptions
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen)
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

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