OPT Production Control Manager Jobs
Production Control Manager jobs on OPT require coordinating manufacturing schedules, inventory, and supplier workflows under tight deadlines. Your F-1 OPT work authorization covers full-time roles in this field, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline.
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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY
Manufacturing Production Planning & Control work focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials. Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
- Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
- Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
- Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
- Maintain and control plant finished goods and raw material inventories.
- Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
- Resolves customers issues with scheduling.
- Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
- Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
- Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the department.
- Ensures production schedule meets customer shipment needs.
- Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
- Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
- Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
- Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
- Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
- Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
- Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
- Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
- 3-5 years experience in a folding carton plant, or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead
- Proficient with MicroSoft Office products
Pay Range: $83,300.00 - $111,100.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
LOCATION
Location:
Mitchell, SD, US, 57301
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: South Dakota
INTRODUCTION
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB SUMMARY
Manufacturing Production Planning & Control work focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials. Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
- Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
- Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
- Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
- Maintain and control plant finished goods and raw material inventories.
- Manages experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
- Resolves customers issues with scheduling.
- Adapts departmental plans and priorities to meet short-term challenges.
- Works on issues of diverse scope; analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in own discipline and a basic knowledge of other disciplines.
- Solves problems following operational policies; understands the broader impact across the department.
- Ensures production schedule meets customer shipment needs.
- Applies understanding of the business and how area of responsibility integrates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
- Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
- Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
- Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Decisions impact work processes and outcomes.
- Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
- Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.
- Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
- Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
- 3-5 years experience in a folding carton plant, or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead
- Proficient with MicroSoft Office products
Pay Range: $83,300.00 - $111,100.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
LOCATION
Location:
Mitchell, SD, US, 57301
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: South Dakota
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Production Control Manager
Target manufacturers with established OPT hiring programs
Large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and electronics regularly hire OPT students into production control roles. Companies with existing international talent pipelines understand work authorization requirements and are far more likely to consider F-1 candidates without friction.
Highlight your ERP system experience prominently
Production control hiring managers screen for SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP proficiency before reviewing anything else. List every system you've used, including coursework or internship exposure. Specific platform experience signals you can contribute without a lengthy ramp-up period.
Quantify your impact on production efficiency
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want evidence you've improved throughput, reduced downtime, or cut inventory costs. Use specific percentages or metrics from internships, co-ops, or academic projects. Concrete numbers make your application stand out against domestic candidates with similar backgrounds.
Apply before your OPT clock runs out
Production control hiring cycles often run six to eight weeks from application to offer. Subtract that buffer from your OPT end date and set a firm application deadline now. Starting too late forces rushed decisions and limits your negotiating position on start dates.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early in conversations
If your degree qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, mention it once employers express interest. Industrial engineering, operations research, and supply chain management degrees typically qualify. This significantly extends your work authorization window and improves your sponsorship candidacy.
Pursue roles with H-1B sponsorship track records
Some employers sponsor H-1B visas routinely for production control managers while others never do. Researching a company's sponsorship history before applying saves wasted effort. Focus your energy on employers who have a demonstrated pattern of sponsoring production and operations roles.
Production Control Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Production Control Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Production Control Manager roles fall within operations, supply chain, and industrial engineering fields, which align with OPT's requirement that your employment relate to your degree. If your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a related STEM field, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Does a Production Control Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in an approved STEM field like industrial engineering, operations research, or manufacturing engineering, and your employer agrees to the required training plan and E-Verify enrollment, the role can qualify. Your DSO must confirm your degree's STEM designation on SEVP's approved program list before you apply for the extension.
How do I find Production Control Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists production and operations management roles from employers open to hiring F-1 OPT candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to cold-applying and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Most OPT students waste weeks applying to companies that quietly screen out work authorization requirements, so starting with a targeted source matters.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from a Production Control Manager job?
You have a 90-day unemployment buffer during your OPT period. If you're laid off, that clock starts immediately, so beginning your job search right away is important. STEM OPT extensions carry a stricter 150-day combined limit across the full extension period. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly, since delays in reporting can create compliance problems with your F-1 status.
Will employers in manufacturing actually sponsor H-1B visas for Production Control Managers?
Many mid-to-large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods do sponsor H-1B visas for production and operations roles, particularly when the candidate has specialized ERP experience or a technical engineering degree. Smaller contract manufacturers rarely have the legal infrastructure to sponsor. Researching a company's H-1B filing history before applying is the most reliable way to gauge their willingness.