Job Description

Our client is seeking an Assistant Production Control Manager for an excellent on-site position located in the Cordele, GA area. Responsibilities include:

• Leadership role supporting the planning and execution of manufacturing schedules and production workflows.
• Ensures that production activities are aligned with demand forecasts, deadlines, and operational capabilities.
• Assist in resolving bottlenecks, tracking progress, and filling resource gaps when needed.
• Provide leadership and direction to production team members, ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and met.
• Monitor production schedules, material availability, and labor resources
• Serve as a key liaison between various functions (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality) to ensure workflow and timelines are achieved.
• Support training and development of production staff
• Oversee and assist with tracking work orders to meet deadlines
• Think strategically to identify process improvements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, scheduling processes, quality and delivery targets, and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work across a matrix environment
• Familiar with technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Understanding of plant operations, setup, maintenance of production equipment, tools, etc.
• Strong attention to detail when working with machine components to ensure quality and safety.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Requires working both indoors within a manufacturing plant and occasionally outdoors.
• Environments can range from cold and dry to hot and humid.
• The manufacturing area may be noisy and contain flashing lights and strong odors.

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