Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager
Job Description
Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager
**Relocation assistance available
About the Role
We are seeking a Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager to lead the coordination, movement, and control of materials throughout a high volume manufacturing facility in the Warsaw, IN area. The successful candidate in this role will oversee production scheduling support, inventory management, inbound material flow, internal logistics, and service parts operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who thrives in fast moving environments, maintains strong process discipline, and ensures that materials consistently support production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day to day material operations, including inventory accuracy, kitting, lineside delivery, warehouse coordination, and service parts fulfillment.
- Lead and develop material operations staff, 3PL partners, and service parts team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all material handling and logistics processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Partner with production planning and engineering groups to ensure layouts, equipment, and processes support efficient material flow and throughput.
- Provide timely feedback to planning teams regarding material availability, supplier performance, and schedule impacts.
- Work closely with logistics, receiving, and suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies before they affect production.
- Facilitate daily tier meetings and drive prompt issue resolution to support production stability and takt adherence.
- Maintain BOM accuracy, support incoming inspection activities, and oversee incorporation of engineering changes affecting material flow.
- Collaborate with IT and planning teams to uphold ERP/MRP data integrity and ensure reliable communication between warehouse and shop floor systems.
- Monitor and optimize KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dock to stock time, line shortages, cycle counts, and material handling efficiency.
- Lead material flow improvements, strengthen inventory control practices, and support plant wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive operations, production control, or materials management.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, FUUZ, or similar) and MES integration.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in fast paced production environments.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process improvement.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.
Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
