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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Get Access To All JobsDate: Sep 15, 2026
Location:
Montgomery, AL, US
Job Req ID: 4201
Position Summary:
Manage and coordinate project activities including budget, schedule, and reporting
Essential Functions:
- Maintain, manage, and coordinate budgets related to new models and capital projects
- Effectively coordinate new model vehicle requirements to HMC Project Managers and to relevant teams at HMMA
- Coordinate meeting customer requested receipt dates for new models with relevant teams at HMMA
- Tooling shutdown reporting and coordination
- Project management activities related to plant operation changes (UPH, Model, & Major Projects)
- Report (for approval) and execute new model project investments in accordance with HMMA and HMNA Business Policies
- Manage long term planning for new models through coordination with HMC Project managers and relevant teams at HMMA
- Coordinate and plan new model production schedules with relevant teams at HMMA
- Manage ad hoc requests for special builds to support new model preparation (parts, panels, and vehicles)
- Support requests from Executive Management by gathering, compiling, and reporting necessary information from related teams
- Provide bilingual services including written translations (including daily, weekly, monthly reports) and interactive translation for verbal conversations and/or meetings; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, and appropriate English or Korean language usage
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Related Experience:
0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
Manufacturing Experience desired
Training / Certification:
APICS Certification desired
Skills / Knowledge:
- MSWord
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SAP desired
- Bilingual – ability to speak, read and write English and Korean fluently, along with the ability to work closely with diverse cultures
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
Date: Sep 15, 2026
Location:
Montgomery, AL, US
Job Req ID: 4201
Position Summary:
Manage and coordinate project activities including budget, schedule, and reporting
Essential Functions:
- Maintain, manage, and coordinate budgets related to new models and capital projects
- Effectively coordinate new model vehicle requirements to HMC Project Managers and to relevant teams at HMMA
- Coordinate meeting customer requested receipt dates for new models with relevant teams at HMMA
- Tooling shutdown reporting and coordination
- Project management activities related to plant operation changes (UPH, Model, & Major Projects)
- Report (for approval) and execute new model project investments in accordance with HMMA and HMNA Business Policies
- Manage long term planning for new models through coordination with HMC Project managers and relevant teams at HMMA
- Coordinate and plan new model production schedules with relevant teams at HMMA
- Manage ad hoc requests for special builds to support new model preparation (parts, panels, and vehicles)
- Support requests from Executive Management by gathering, compiling, and reporting necessary information from related teams
- Provide bilingual services including written translations (including daily, weekly, monthly reports) and interactive translation for verbal conversations and/or meetings; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, and appropriate English or Korean language usage
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Related Experience:
0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
Manufacturing Experience desired
Training / Certification:
APICS Certification desired
Skills / Knowledge:
- MSWord
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SAP desired
- Bilingual – ability to speak, read and write English and Korean fluently, along with the ability to work closely with diverse cultures
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
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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.