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Production Control Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing. Manufacturing, aerospace, and defense companies routinely sponsor this occupation. Understanding how your credentials align with DOL prevailing-wage requirements strengthens your sponsorship case.
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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Business Unit
BAMG - Bloomington
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to support manufacturing operations through effective production planning, schedule execution, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring schedule attainment, identifying constraints, and driving solutions that ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into action.
The successful candidate is a proactive planner who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they impact production, and works cross-functionally to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. They are comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily execution and are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
- Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time, on-schedule completion through proactive issue identification and resolution.
- Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.
- Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.
- Develop solutions to planning, scheduling, and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.
- Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regular presence in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to work safely in seasonal plant conditions, including exposure to heat and humidity.
- Ability to safely navigate production areas with active fork truck and industrial vehicle traffic.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Commitment to all company safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
- Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.
- Ability to support core operational hours beginning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Business Unit
BAMG - Bloomington
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to support manufacturing operations through effective production planning, schedule execution, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring schedule attainment, identifying constraints, and driving solutions that ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into action.
The successful candidate is a proactive planner who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they impact production, and works cross-functionally to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. They are comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily execution and are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
- Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time, on-schedule completion through proactive issue identification and resolution.
- Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.
- Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.
- Develop solutions to planning, scheduling, and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.
- Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regular presence in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to work safely in seasonal plant conditions, including exposure to heat and humidity.
- Ability to safely navigate production areas with active fork truck and industrial vehicle traffic.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Commitment to all company safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
- Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.
- Ability to support core operational hours beginning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Production Control Manager
Benchmark your credentials against PERM requirements
PERM job requirements must reflect what the role genuinely needs, not what you specifically hold. Review DOL's Standard Occupational Classification for Production Control Managers and confirm your degree and experience align with the posted minimum requirements before applying.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Aerospace, automotive, and defense contractors file PERM applications for Production Control Managers far more often than general manufacturing firms. Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored this specific occupation in the past three years.
Request EB-2 consideration if you hold an advanced degree
Many employers default to EB-3 for operations roles, but if you hold a master's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field, you may qualify under EB-2. Raise this with the employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 petition is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship history
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never filed a green card petition. Migrate Mate lets you filter Production Control Manager openings by verified sponsorship history, so you're only targeting companies that have completed the PERM process before.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level I through Level IV wage tier your role will be classified under, since mismatches can delay or invalidate certification.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
Unlike H-1B visa, there's no annual filing window for PERM, but the process still takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Ask your employer to commit to a PERM start date in writing so the sponsorship timeline is built into your employment agreement from day one.
Green Card Production Control Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Control Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Production Control Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and substantial experience. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 is available. The classification depends on the employer's documented minimum requirements in the PERM application, not your personal qualifications above that floor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B is a temporary, capped visa with an annual lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap concern for most countries and leads to permanent residency. PERM takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 18 months before the I-140 stage, but you're building toward a permanent immigration outcome rather than renewing status every three years.
How do I find Production Control Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with verified employment-based sponsorship history. You can filter by occupation and sponsorship type to find Production Control Manager roles where the employer has a documented track record of completing PERM and I-140 filings, rather than relying on vague job postings that mention 'visa sponsorship available.'
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, post the role through DOL-prescribed channels, and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. The job requirements filed in PERM must match the actual position. Any deviation between the PERM job description and your actual duties can create problems at the I-485 adjustment of status stage.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current or close, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Production Control Manager roles typically port well to related operations or supply chain management positions, but your new employer must be sponsoring you in a comparable role.