Production Control Mgr

Company: ALIGN PRECISION
Location: Bala Cynwyd
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary: Reviews manu fa cturing requirements and determines the resources necessary to achieve the plan, then time-phases the requirements to support the master schedule. Develops and maintains detailed schedules and material requirements lists for program schedule requirements and proposal efforts . Works with engineering to determine raw material, raw material costing and tooling requirements to support the program-manu fa cturing schedule . Works with purchasing to ob tain and schedule materials based on production schedule . Reviews manu fa cturing requirements generated by engineering and determines the resources necessary to achieve the plan, then time-phases the requirements to support the master schedule. Also responsible for performing planned versus actual budget analysis showing the manu fa cturing history of ea ch end-item produced, detailing the planned and actual cost information for material and labor . Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, engineering, manu fa cturing engineering, and scheduling. Plans pa rts requirements for assembly and subassembly. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Pre pa res work orders/purchase requisitions for the production or procurement of components or pa rts based on a master production schedule, shop l oa d and inventory requirements. Assists management in resolving pr ob lems concerning over-shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellations. Monitors and records status-to-plan data. Oversees make or buy decision process. Sets reorder points. Determines inventory. Coordinates shipping to ensure that program schedules are met . Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for coordinating the timely rel ea se or work orders to production, utilizing the materials requirements planning Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the com pa ny’s productive ca pa city . Analyzes sales order rel ea ses with respect to ca pa city planning and material requirements. Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected item, either manu fa ctured or purchased , to meet production schedules. Completes shipping information and delivery date input during sale order reviews. Answer termination or cancellation requests from sales. Orders floor stock with shelf life material for production. Reviews work in process material sweeps from production floor. Receives and reviews sales orders against current requirements and work in process using the material requirement planning report. Rel ea ses purchase orders for production material, floor stock items and all purchases to support the business unit. May l ea d annual physical inventory from planning stages through completion in coordination with site Controller Inter fa ces with manu fa cturing personnel, the purchasing de pa rtment and supervisors on material status and production planning issues. Pa rtici pa tes in continuous improvement efforts and takes an active role in follow through of production support improvement activities Assists with coordination, logistics , and expediting of outside sourcing efforts Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree with 5-10 y ea rs of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3-5 y ea rs of experience Minimum of 5 y ea rs in production control position in a manu fa cturing environment Technical Skills: Ability to identify and resolve pr ob lems in a timely manner or develop alternative solutions Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating s ystem Ability to thrive in a changing, fa st- pa ced growing and dynamic business Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously S trong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization skills and attention to detail Physical Requirements: Extended screen time Long periods of sitting Potentially long hours Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Travel Required: N/A Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position . Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments . All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently . Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others . The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities . This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship . Affirmative Action/ E mployment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company . We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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