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Production Control Manager - Industrial Manufacturing Management - Direct Hire
Location: Augusta, GA
Direct Hire
We are hiring a Production Control Manager to lead production inventory control, warehouse operations, and material flow within a complex manufacturing environment. This is a high-visibility role responsible for ensuring production continuity, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance across the plant.
What You’ll Own
- Lead and develop a team of 8-12 across Production Inventory Control and materials planning
- Oversee shop floor work order flow from release through shipment
- Own inventory performance, including accuracy, turns, and excess and obsolete reduction
- Drive resolution of material shortages and implement long-term process improvements
- Partner with operations, procurement, and suppliers to ensure on-time production and delivery
- Balance workloads, manage escalations, and improve cross-functional execution
- Oversee warehouse coordination and material availability to support production goals
What You Bring
- 10 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain within manufacturing
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
- Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and warehouse operations
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with preference for Oracle or SAP
- Track record of improving inventory performance and resolving supply chain challenges
- Strong communication skills across operations, leadership, and external partners
Why This Role
- Own and improve end-to-end material flow in a dynamic manufacturing setting
- Lead a critical function with direct impact on production and delivery performance
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence operational strategy
If you have experience leading materials teams and improving inventory and production performance, we’d welcome the conversation.
Salary : $135,000 - $155,000