Production Control Specialist

CPT America, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Control Specialist to support production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations at our facility in Tuskegee, Alabama. This position is responsible for coordinating daily production schedules, monitoring production performance, maintaining accurate inventory records, and managing production-related data within the ERP system. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational abilities, and an understanding of manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Control Develop, maintain, and update daily production schedules, including weekend and holiday production plans. Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. Analyze production capacity (CAPA) and develop weekly, monthly, and annual operational plans. Track production output, operating rates, labor productivity, and units per hour (UPH). Coordinate with production teams to ensure manufacturing targets and deadlines are met. Inventory Management Monitor and reconcile inventory quantities, including blanks, press parts, and finished products. Verify physical inventory counts against ERP system records. Perform monthly inventory reconciliation and closing procedures. Process inventory adjustments, disposals, and related documentation. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions. ERP & Production Data Management Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and item master data within the ERP system. Register new items, update inventory records, and process BOM changes. Support BOM management for both mass-production and new-vehicle programs. Maintain production master data, including manpower, required quantities, line assignments, cycle times, UPH, and lot sizes. Ensure production and inventory information is accurately recorded and updated. Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred, particularly in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Previous experience in production control, production planning, inventory management, logistics, or manufacturing operations preferred. Knowledge of production planning, capacity analysis, inventory reconciliation, and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with ERP systems preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Skills Experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries. Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) management. Understanding of production efficiency, labor productivity, and capacity planning. Experience with inventory reconciliation and monthly closing procedures. Ability to analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvement. Pay: From $58,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Work Location: In person

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