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Combined Metals of Chicago

Production Control

Elgin, IL · On-site

Production Control Combined Metals Company is committed to operating in a manner that protects the ... Works with the department director and management teams to create and improve existing KPI reports ...

Combined Metals of Chicago

Production Control

Elgin, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/hr

Production Control's primary responsibility is to ensure that customer orders and program stock are ... Works with the department director and management teams to create and improve existing KPI reports ...

Combined Metals

Production Control

Elgin, IL · On-site

Production Control's primary responsibility is to ensure that customer orders and program stock are ... Works with the department director and management teams to create and improve existing KPI reports ...

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Production Control Technician

Arcata, CA

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ORGANIZATION FIT This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor as well as the Systems & Production-Control Manager. This position may also interact with the accounting, finishing ...

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$14.75 - $19/hr

POSITION SUMMARY Manage production schedule for the entire plant, based on standard times provided ... Production Control Manager * Executive General Manager DIRECT REPORTS: * None WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Lockheed Martin

Sr. Manager, Production Control

Palmdale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Production Control Senior Manager in Palmdale, CA, you will lead the Production Control Operations team within the Fabrication build areas and Support Services as part of the Production Control ...

Wing Group

Production Control Technician

Arcata, CA

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ORGANIZATION FIT This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor as well as the Systems & Production-Control Manager. This position may also interact with the accounting, finishing ...

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Production Control Technician

Arcata, CA · On-site

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ORGANIZATION FIT This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor as well as the Systems & Production-Control Manager. This position may also interact with the accounting, finishing ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for production control manager in the United States is $86,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A production control manager oversees day-to-day production activities and works to boost sales, efficiency, and labor productivity. As a production control manager, your duties involve managing production staff, coordinating machine repairs and maintenance, ensuring the project budget is met, and developing safety programs. Positions are most common with manufacturing and supply chain companies. A career as a production control manager typically requires at least an associate degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field, along with extensive experience in a factory setting. Some employers prefer a bachelor’s degree and prior management experience. Additional qualifications include strong interpersonal and managerial skills, as well as knowledge of the industry.

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Production Control

Combined Metals of Chicago

Elgin, IL • On-site

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Job description

Production Control

Combined Metals Company is committed to operating in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety (EHS) of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate. Our mission is to safely produce and distribute the best value and the highest quality engineered stainless steel coil and sheet, specialty alloy strip, foil, and wire products and to deliver those products on-time to customers around the world.

Production Control's primary responsibility is to ensure that customer orders and program stock are produced timely and efficiently, in strict adherence to the highest quality standards, while optimizing inventory utilization, and consistently improving on-time delivery performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Generate/monitor work orders based on sales order due dates, production lead times, and capacity.
  • Apply inventory to orders in a manner that limits additional remnant inventory, utilizes aging inventory, and maximizes inventory turns.
  • Works cooperatively with Supply Chain and Commercial team to achieve the collective goals of attaining 90% on-time delivery performance, managing the board directives for inventory levels, and meeting or exceeding customer and industry-mandated quality products.
  • Works cooperatively with the Production team to understand and communicate plant goals and objectives, acting as a liaison between the production floor and the sales desk.
  • Works with the department director and management teams to create and improve existing KPI reports using PowerBI to monitor progress and highlight areas of opportunity within scope of Production Control.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Must be comfortable learning legacy terminal systems.
  • Demonstrates an aptitude for data analysis with expert proficiency in PowerBI (including report development)
  • High proficiency in Excel and Access strongly preferred.
  • Requires collaborative and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate in a complex, matrixed environment.
  • Requires strong leadership and partnership skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Digital literacy and systems knowledge required.
  • 10 or more years of Production Control (or comparable) experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor degree or work-experience equivalent required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • A passion for continuous learning and improvement

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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