Production Control Manager

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

As a key member of the cross-functional Manufacturing Team, the Production Control Manager will lead all aspects of materials planning and scheduling. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering team development, and ensuring alignment with JCB’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will set high standards, lead by example, and champion continuous improvement across the function. This role is onsite in Pooler, Georgia.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Ensure full compliance with JCB’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Lead the daily operations of the materials planning and scheduling team, integrating customer demand, material requirements, and capacity planning.
• Develop and implement best-in-class strategies, policies, and processes to enhance operational performance and support sales and profitability targets.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in SAP; oversee Master Production Schedules (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Build and manage capacity models and manufacturing plans to support current and future business growth.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure robust supply chain controls for inbound global materials.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; produce regular performance reports and improvement plans.
• Apply Problem Cause Mapping (PCM) methodologies to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ensure inventory levels are optimized, and stock turn targets are achieved.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and goal achievement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in planning/scheduling within a complex manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and cross-functional team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker and effective problem solver with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Proficient in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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