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Production Control Manager

Grede
Meadville, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Production Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating production activities to ensure the efficient processing of materials and manufacturing of products. This role leads production planning and scheduling efforts while working through supervisors and team members to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met.

Salary offered: $85K-$120K annually, based on experience.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Supervises, establishes, and coordinates the production schedules in a factory environment.
  • Ensures the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments.
  • Manages staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
  • Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
  • Will focus heavily on maximizing the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the production operation and final product.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Develop/maintain material and inventory control systems supporting customers with on-time delivery.
  • Support material activity associated with a directed buy process and assist in resolving contract. Manage material scheduling, engineering change process, and monthly freight budgets.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with the supplier and customer.
  • Support the team with material storage issues, along with shipping and receiving docks.

 

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • Low-cost comprehensive insurance plans
  • Paid vacations and holidays

 

What We Need from You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in production control, production planning, or manufacturing operations
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Foundry preferred.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Experience with production scheduling, inventory control, and process improvement.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

 

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.
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To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Salary : $85 - $120

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