Production Planning Control Manager

Job Title: Production Planning Control Manager

Location: On Site - Cartersville, Georgia, United States

Salary: $125000-$130000

Skills: Production Control, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Management, ERP/MRP Systems, Advanced Excel

About the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a leading organization in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing sector, dedicated to driving operational excellence in a dynamic production environment. This is a pivotal opportunity for a strategic production planning professional to support manufacturing operations with robust reporting, planning, and analytics. You will act as a vital link between plant operations and corporate stakeholders, influencing business decisions and contributing to the success of large-scale, high-quality manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Consolidate cross-functional operational, financial, and planning data into standardized reports to support business planning cycles.
• Coordinate closely with Production Management, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain, and corporate headquarters to ensure accurate KPI reporting, capacity planning, and budgeting.
• Prepare standard cost analyses and support investment documentation, including submissions for global headquarter approvals.
• Manage data collection, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accurate tracking of production, inventory, utilization, and costs.
• Develop and maintain forecasting tools for monthly, annual, and medium-term planning needs.
• Support energy and decarbonization reporting in accordance with corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Translate multi-source data into clear, executive-ready communications for corporate and plant leadership.
• Uphold rigorous reporting cycles and documentation standards to ensure timely and accurate information delivery.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience in production control, operations planning, supply chain analytics, cost coordination, or manufacturing reporting (preferably in tire/automotive manufacturing).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and Power Query; strong skills in data validation and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and standard manufacturing metrics (capacity, utilization, inventory, standard cost).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities for high-impact reporting.
• Keen attention to detail, strong documentation habits, and deadline discipline.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English.
• Experience in tire or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with decarbonization and energy reporting in manufacturing.
• Advanced skills in dashboard creation or data visualization tools.
• Background in supporting investment approval processes and global corporate submissions.