Production Control Manager Job at LHH, Dekalb, IL

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  • LHH
  • Dekalb, IL

Job Description

Position Overview

The Production Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the facility’s production schedule to ensure a seamless flow of materials, parts, and assemblies across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all company safety and security protocols.
  • Manage Production Control activities to avoid material shortages, delays, excess inventory, overloading of work centers, and unnecessary changeovers.
  • Collaborate with managers and supervisors to align production planning and scheduling.
  • Plan, release, and stage materials for shop orders while maintaining inventory accuracy.
  • Monitor work order progress and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Maintain and update planning and scheduling tools.
  • Identify potential bottlenecks or capacity issues and proactively communicate solutions to management, purchasing, production, and project teams.
  • Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to meet plant output targets.
  • Manage ERP and portal scheduling and forecasting data.
  • Promote process improvements, lead problem-solving initiatives, and encourage best practice sharing.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Strong understanding of current technology practices and concepts.
  • Minimum of five years in manufacturing, with at least three years in planning/scheduling.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with ERP systems

Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) offering
  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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