Production Control Manager

Manager of Production, Control & Operations

Minimum 5 Years experience in Materials or Production Management

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Manager of Production, Control & Operations for a manufacturing company located in Warsaw, IN. The ideal candidates should have a background in Materials or Production Management, ideally in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in automotive operations, manufacturing and material or supply planning, with a focus on production control and operations.
• Strong understanding of ERP / MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FUUZ, etc.) and MES integration.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive daily execution in a startup or launch environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, JIT, and kanban systems.

• Direct the daily operations of material management & operations at factory, including oversight of scheduling, inventory management, kitting, lineside delivery, and service parts management to ensure seamless workflow and timely fulfillment of production requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Material Operations, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), and service part management, fostering a collaborative and accountable environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental regulations across all material handling and logistics processes.
• Collaborate with material planning and production control engineering teams to validate that new processes, equipment, and facility layouts support operational excellence and maximize throughput.
• Review, synchronize, and provide actionable feedback to material and production planning teams, ensuring that production schedules align with material availability, supplier readiness, and build requirements.
• Coordinate closely with logistics, engineering, and production departments to align material strategies with build requirements and takt time objectives.
• Proactively monitor and resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and inventory discrepancies in real time to prevent production disruptions.
• Facilitate daily tier meetings and escalation routines to maintain build integrity, promptly addressing and resolving operational challenges.
• Support incoming inspection activities, ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and oversee the implementation of engineering changes.
• Partner with material planning and IT teams to maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy and ensure seamless data exchange with warehouse and shop-floor control systems.