What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Manager position at Hydro?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Location: Elkhart, IN
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The Production Control Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager, ensures timely and complete delivery of customer orders while maintaining competitive lead times. This role leads and coordinates the Extrusion, Paint, Fabrication, Materials Flow, and Plant Scheduling teams, aligning manufacturing capacity with demand. The manager also acts as the bridge between sales and production, providing recommendations for staffing to meet operational requirements. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Production Control Management in a manufacturing setting.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Certification in Supply Chain, Production Control or Inventory Management is preferred.
- Experience in aluminum extrusions, finishing, or fabrication is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (AS400 preferred).
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and manufacturing resource planning (work scheduling/lead times).
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective leadership with a focus on people and customer satisfaction.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote a safety-first culture, making safety a priority for all employees.
- Uphold and model Hydro Values in business practices.
- Support short- and long-term goals, KPIs, and strategies.
- Coach, develop, and value employees.
- Prioritize customer service excellence.
- Adhere to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards.
- Ensure On-Time delivery and effective inventory control systems.
- Manage production capacity, constraints, and the Master Production Schedule.
- Monitor production schedules and material replenishment.
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
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Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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