Production Controller

**IFAB is looking for our next Production Controller!** If you are passionate about the intersection of supply chain, shop-floor operations, and data analytics, this role is for you. You will serve as the operational backbone of our manufacturing process, transforming production data into flawless floor execution. **Your Mission** To guarantee that client orders are fulfilled completely and strictly on time (OTD) by managing complex workflows across our stamping, press brakes, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and coating operations. **Core Duties & Responsibilities** Scheduling & Capacity: Manage daily production scheduling, sequencing, and capacity planning across multiple specialized work centers. OTD Monitoring: Track on-time delivery (OTD) metrics and proactively adjust variables to maintain optimal floor throughput. ERP Data Integrity: Execute high-accuracy transactions within SAGE 500, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOM) and master planning data remain completely accurate. Shortage & Bottleneck Management: Generate daily shortage reports, identify floor bottlenecks, and resolve priority conflicts to protect shipping timelines. Inventory Coordination: Monitor material levels on the floor and coordinate closely with purchasing and materials teams to actively prevent line stoppages. KPI Reporting: Compile and analyze daily production metrics, scrap rates, and overall cycle times. Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary communication bridge between production, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance. **Skills & Qualifications** Analytical Depth: Strong ability to interpret manufacturing performance data, spot trends, and perform forward/backward scheduling or critical path analysis. Systems Fluency: 2–3+ years of hands-on experience transacting within an MRP/ERP system (Sage 500, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.). Excel Mastery: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards) are non-negotiable. Effective Communication: Clear and confident interpersonal skills to align teams from shop-floor operators up to the executive suite. Precision under Pressure: Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. **Education & Experience Requirements** Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or Operations Management (strongly preferred). Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or production control. Certifications (Huge Plus): APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is highly preferred and will serve as a major differentiator