Manager Production Control

About the role

Lead the packaging department and oversee approximately 50 employees, focusing on team growth and operational scaling. Manage direct reports including production supervisors and coordinators, navigate ERP systems (preference for SAP), and implement lean manufacturing expertise through transformational leadership and Kaizen events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and establish long-range manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Supervise staff to ensure orders are processed efficiently and inventory requirements are met.
• Oversee schedule planning, machine loading, material requirements, raw materials management, and procurement to maximize utilization of labor, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and sales departments to keep them informed of schedules, needs, and order status.
• Prepare production analysis charts, job and machine load forecasts, labor forecasts, and project completion reports.
• Establish production schedules and take action to eliminate delays, ensuring adherence to production and shipping schedules; expedite rush and special orders.
• Develop production control system enhancements and ensure their effectiveness.
• Coordinate new model introductions and manage obsolete inventory.
• Perform managerial responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, coaching, developing employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, performance management, and department budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience leading formal Kaizen/continuous improvement events).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume packaging or manufacturing setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse groups.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) software.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to address manufacturing process and system issues.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility.

Skills

• Strategic leadership
• Analytical mindset
• Operational discipline
• Collaborative communication
• Servant leadership

About the company

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and power solutions. The company is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn, and turf care products under brands like Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco®. Products are designed, manufactured, marketed, and serviced in over 100 countries across six continents.