Production Control Manager Jobs for OPT Students
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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Are you someone who thrives on bringing structure and discipline to complex manufacturing operations? Do you enjoy balancing customer demand with production capacity while ensuring materials, schedules, and people stay aligned? Are you a data-driven leader who can see the big picture while managing the daily details that keep production running smoothly? If you answered yes to these questions … we should connect! The Door Group (or Division) of ASSA ABLOY is looking for a Production Control Manager to join our team. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that production schedules, materials, and logistics remain aligned to support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments. This is an onsite role that should be based out of our Grand Canyon Service Center located in Phoenix, Arizona. Come see who we are at: www.assaabloy.com Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What would you do as our Production Control Manager? You will be responsible for overseeing production planning, materials management, scheduling, and inventory control to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently and customer commitments are met. Acting as the central point of coordination between Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Logistics, you will ensure production schedules align with capacity, materials availability, and customer demand.
You will also:
- Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules aligned with manufacturing capacity and customer demand
- Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure raw materials and components are available when needed
- Monitor inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to maintain accuracy and support efficient production flow
- Analyze production backlog, material constraints, and capacity limitations to proactively adjust schedules and avoid bottlenecks
- Lead and develop team members responsible for production planning, materials coordination, and logistics activities
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales teams to manage schedule changes and ensure clear communication across the organization
- Track and report key operational metrics including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning processes, improve operational discipline, and support overall plant efficiency
- Support warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in production planning, materials management, or production control within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management
- Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex production environments
- Experience leading teams responsible for planning, materials, logistics, or scheduling functions
- Comfort working in ERP or MRP systems and using data to drive operational decisions
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to align multiple stakeholders across the organization
OUR BENEFITS
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com. Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!
AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
LOCATION
This is an onsite role that should be based out of our Grand Canyon Service Center located in Phoenix, Arizona.
INTRODUCTION
Are you someone who thrives on bringing structure and discipline to complex manufacturing operations? Do you enjoy balancing customer demand with production capacity while ensuring materials, schedules, and people stay aligned? Are you a data-driven leader who can see the big picture while managing the daily details that keep production running smoothly? If you answered yes to these questions … we should connect! The Door Group (or Division) of ASSA ABLOY is looking for a Production Control Manager to join our team. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that production schedules, materials, and logistics remain aligned to support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments. This is an onsite role that should be based out of our Grand Canyon Service Center located in Phoenix, Arizona. Come see who we are at: www.assaabloy.com Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What would you do as our Production Control Manager? You will be responsible for overseeing production planning, materials management, scheduling, and inventory control to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently and customer commitments are met. Acting as the central point of coordination between Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Logistics, you will ensure production schedules align with capacity, materials availability, and customer demand.
You will also:
- Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules aligned with manufacturing capacity and customer demand
- Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure raw materials and components are available when needed
- Monitor inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to maintain accuracy and support efficient production flow
- Analyze production backlog, material constraints, and capacity limitations to proactively adjust schedules and avoid bottlenecks
- Lead and develop team members responsible for production planning, materials coordination, and logistics activities
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales teams to manage schedule changes and ensure clear communication across the organization
- Track and report key operational metrics including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning processes, improve operational discipline, and support overall plant efficiency
- Support warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in production planning, materials management, or production control within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management
- Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex production environments
- Experience leading teams responsible for planning, materials, logistics, or scheduling functions
- Comfort working in ERP or MRP systems and using data to drive operational decisions
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to align multiple stakeholders across the organization
OUR BENEFITS
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com. Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!
AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
LOCATION
This is an onsite role that should be based out of our Grand Canyon Service Center located in Phoenix, Arizona.
How to Get Visa 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.
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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.
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