Senior Production Control

Senior Production Control

Full Time Rockford, IL, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements.

With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none.

The Senior Production Control position is responsible for leading production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and manufacturing execution to support on‑time delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This role serves as a key leader within Operations and works cross‑functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Project Management to ensure production schedules are aligned with customer commitments and company objectives.

This position will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize ERP system utilization, improve schedule adherence, and develop standardized production control processes across the organization.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead all production control and scheduling activities for manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and engineering release dates
• Monitor manufacturing progress and proactively address schedule risks, shortages, and bottlenecks
• Coordinate priorities across fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, electrical, paint, and testing departments
• Maintain accurate shipment forecasts and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders
• Drive schedule recovery plans for delayed projects and support execution of corrective actions

ERP / Systems Management

• Serve as a primary operations lead for ERP system utilization and process discipline (D365 preferred)
• Ensure manufacturing routers, BOMs, lead times, and planning data are accurate and maintained
• Drive system compliance and eliminate manual workarounds outside the ERP system
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into:
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Production status
  • Labor utilization
  • Material shortages
  • Capacity planning
  • Revenue and margin forecasting
• Partner with IT and Finance to improve production reporting and project visibility

Materials & Supply Chain Coordination

• Work closely with Purchasing and the Stockroom to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
• Lead shortage review meetings and escalation processes
• Monitor critical supplier performance and support expediting efforts when required
• Ensure shortages are identified well in advance of production start dates

Operations Leadership

• Lead and mentor Production Control personnel and planners
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication between Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, and Purchasing
• Support daily production meetings, Gemba walks, and operational review meetings
• Establish and maintain KPI tracking and accountability systems
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles including visual management, standard work, RCCM processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce lead times, and increase schedule…