H-1B Visa Production Control Manager Jobs
Production Control Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, aerospace, and defense regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, and most petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start.
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We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.
Summary
Plans, directs, monitors materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities so that the organization has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for current and future operations. Materials management managers supporting medium/small org size plants will often be found at this level.
Responsibilities:
- Provides effective leadership with salaried and hourly personnel in daily production control activities.
- Plan and create level production plans and make recommendations for manufacturing support. Distribute the monthly Master Schedule based on customers’ project demand.
- Develop and monitor buffer stock levels.
- Balance buffer stock size and level planning periods to optimize value streams.
- Monitor inventory records to provide an accurate perpetual inventory on all parts.
- Monitor trends and establish actions for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
- Provide daily information to production personnel on customer demand fluctuations and shipping patterns.
- Maintain necessary traffic responsibilities to ensure timely delivery to the customer.
- Work in conjunction with direct reports to maintain constant communication with all plant management, suppliers and customers on any material issues that arise.
- Implement and maintain BOS procedures and product changes for Materials Department.
- Track and drive key measurables to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participate with new product launch teams to assure timely delivery of raw materials for prototypes and prompt delivery of product to customers.
- Prepare and present customer risk assessment, premium freight risk, premium freight actual, delivery performance, etc. during daily management meeting.
- Understand the KPI's related to Production Control, Record Integrity, and Freight Cost.
Experience Required:
- Must be experienced in formal ERP/MRP systems.
- Planning and scheduling, demand management, CUM management, customer measurement systems, Inventory management, material systems and working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and other related production functions.
- Must have broad knowledge of all aspects of materials management to include logistics, inventory control, MRP, shipping and receiving.
- Must possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing; strong problem-solving skills coupled with good mathematical abilities.
- Must show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, PC software skills and formal MRP system processes.
- Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
- Strong time management skills and customer focus, and ability to prioritize competing demands.
- University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6 Years suggested minimum experience.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Clanton
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.
Summary
Plans, directs, monitors materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities so that the organization has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for current and future operations. Materials management managers supporting medium/small org size plants will often be found at this level.
Responsibilities:
- Provides effective leadership with salaried and hourly personnel in daily production control activities.
- Plan and create level production plans and make recommendations for manufacturing support. Distribute the monthly Master Schedule based on customers’ project demand.
- Develop and monitor buffer stock levels.
- Balance buffer stock size and level planning periods to optimize value streams.
- Monitor inventory records to provide an accurate perpetual inventory on all parts.
- Monitor trends and establish actions for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
- Provide daily information to production personnel on customer demand fluctuations and shipping patterns.
- Maintain necessary traffic responsibilities to ensure timely delivery to the customer.
- Work in conjunction with direct reports to maintain constant communication with all plant management, suppliers and customers on any material issues that arise.
- Implement and maintain BOS procedures and product changes for Materials Department.
- Track and drive key measurables to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participate with new product launch teams to assure timely delivery of raw materials for prototypes and prompt delivery of product to customers.
- Prepare and present customer risk assessment, premium freight risk, premium freight actual, delivery performance, etc. during daily management meeting.
- Understand the KPI's related to Production Control, Record Integrity, and Freight Cost.
Experience Required:
- Must be experienced in formal ERP/MRP systems.
- Planning and scheduling, demand management, CUM management, customer measurement systems, Inventory management, material systems and working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and other related production functions.
- Must have broad knowledge of all aspects of materials management to include logistics, inventory control, MRP, shipping and receiving.
- Must possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing; strong problem-solving skills coupled with good mathematical abilities.
- Must show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, PC software skills and formal MRP system processes.
- Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
- Strong time management skills and customer focus, and ability to prioritize competing demands.
- University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6 Years suggested minimum experience.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Clanton
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Control Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly support the specialty occupation claim. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain management gives your employer the strongest foundation for the H-1B petition.
Target manufacturers with active LCA history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Production Control Manager roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This shows which companies have already gone through the H-1B process for this specific job title.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3051 and the employer's county before negotiating salary. Your H-1B petition requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing Levels I through IV upfront prevents offer complications.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT when you apply, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your work authorization during the cap-gap period between April 1 and your October 1 H-1B start date.
Document your production planning experience precisely
Vague job descriptions are a common RFE trigger for operations roles. Make sure your resume and offer letter specify MRP systems, scheduling tools, and cross-functional oversight duties that substantiate the specialty occupation claim.
File with premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Production Control Manager roles starting near the fiscal year changeover, standard processing timelines can create gaps in authorization that premium processing avoids.
H-1B Visa Production Control Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Control Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the specific role, not just listed as a preference. Employers in aerospace, defense, and discrete manufacturing routinely file H-1B petitions for this title.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Production Control Managers?
Aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics manufacturing, and medical device companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Production Control Manager roles. These industries require formal production planning systems and tend to have dedicated immigration infrastructure. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for this job title.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm already working in a related operations role?
Yes. If you're currently on an H-1B in a related role such as Production Planner or Operations Manager, your new employer files a new H-1B petition. If the job duties and SOC code are similar, the transition can qualify for H-1B portability under AC21 once your new petition has been pending for 180 days, letting you start work before approval.
What SOC code applies to Production Control Manager roles on an H-1B petition?
Most Production Control Manager positions are filed under SOC code 11-3051, Industrial Production Managers. This classification determines the prevailing wage the employer must certify on the LCA. You can verify the occupational requirements and wage levels for this code using O*NET and the OFLC Wage Search before your employer begins the filing process.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting a Production Control Manager job?
USCIS accepts H-1B registrations in March and runs the lottery shortly after. Selected registrations lead to petitions filed in April, with an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT or STEM OPT when selected, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30, provided your employer filed before your OPT expired and you remain with that employer.