Mid Level Production Control Manager Jobs
Mid level production control manager jobs go to professionals ready to own scheduling workflows, coordinate cross-functional teams, and make production decisions with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Luxury Goods, and Electronics & Hardware, with Tesla, Stuller, and Mini-Circuits among the employers actively hiring at this level now.
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Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. The Production Control team manages the flow, accuracy, and visibility of work-in-process across manufacturing. The team partners with Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics Operations, Customer Experience, CAD/CAM, and IT to support customer shipment commitments, resolve production issues, and improve operational workflows.
The Production Control Manager is responsible for directing the daily work and development of Production Control Specialists. Reporting to the Production Control Director, this role ensures consistent execution of production control processes, timely resolution of order and system issues, accurate operational reporting, and continuous improvement across manufacturing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Production Control Specialists, setting clear expectations and supporting consistent performance across the team.
- Oversee daily work-in-process and open-order activities to maintain accurate priorities, job status, shipment commitments, and workflow continuity.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics Operations, Customer Experience, CAD/CAM, and other partners to resolve scheduling, delivery, and production constraints.
- Ensure accurate use and maintenance of Oracle WIP, Order Management, WMS, Salesforce, the Open Order Tracking System, and related production-control tools.
- Escalate and resolve complex WIP, interface, job-creation, and order-flow issues, partnering with IT on service requests, testing, and production implementation as needed.
- Establish and monitor standard work, reports, service levels, and key performance indicators to improve visibility, accountability, and customer delivery performance.
- Drive process improvements that reduce errors, delays, rework, and manual effort while strengthening data integrity and cross-functional communication.
- Support the Production Control Director with staffing, training, workload planning, operational reviews, and execution of department priorities.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in production control, manufacturing operations, planning, logistics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading people, projects, training, or day-to-day team activities.
- Working knowledge of production workflows, work-in-process management, scheduling, and order fulfillment.
- Proficiency with Oracle or a comparable enterprise resource planning system and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with close attention to accuracy and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships.
- Ability to organize competing priorities, respond to changing business needs, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in production control or manufacturing operations, including formal supervisory or people-leadership responsibility.
- Advanced knowledge of Oracle WIP, Order Management, and WMS modules, including interface management, troubleshooting, and system testing.
- Experience developing operational reports, performance measures, standard work, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to coach employees, manage change, and influence partners at multiple levels of the organization.
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. The Production Control team manages the flow, accuracy, and visibility of work-in-process across manufacturing. The team partners with Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics Operations, Customer Experience, CAD/CAM, and IT to support customer shipment commitments, resolve production issues, and improve operational workflows.
The Production Control Manager is responsible for directing the daily work and development of Production Control Specialists. Reporting to the Production Control Director, this role ensures consistent execution of production control processes, timely resolution of order and system issues, accurate operational reporting, and continuous improvement across manufacturing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Production Control Specialists, setting clear expectations and supporting consistent performance across the team.
- Oversee daily work-in-process and open-order activities to maintain accurate priorities, job status, shipment commitments, and workflow continuity.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics Operations, Customer Experience, CAD/CAM, and other partners to resolve scheduling, delivery, and production constraints.
- Ensure accurate use and maintenance of Oracle WIP, Order Management, WMS, Salesforce, the Open Order Tracking System, and related production-control tools.
- Escalate and resolve complex WIP, interface, job-creation, and order-flow issues, partnering with IT on service requests, testing, and production implementation as needed.
- Establish and monitor standard work, reports, service levels, and key performance indicators to improve visibility, accountability, and customer delivery performance.
- Drive process improvements that reduce errors, delays, rework, and manual effort while strengthening data integrity and cross-functional communication.
- Support the Production Control Director with staffing, training, workload planning, operational reviews, and execution of department priorities.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in production control, manufacturing operations, planning, logistics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading people, projects, training, or day-to-day team activities.
- Working knowledge of production workflows, work-in-process management, scheduling, and order fulfillment.
- Proficiency with Oracle or a comparable enterprise resource planning system and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with close attention to accuracy and follow-through.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships.
- Ability to organize competing priorities, respond to changing business needs, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in production control or manufacturing operations, including formal supervisory or people-leadership responsibility.
- Advanced knowledge of Oracle WIP, Order Management, and WMS modules, including interface management, troubleshooting, and system testing.
- Experience developing operational reports, performance measures, standard work, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to coach employees, manage change, and influence partners at multiple levels of the organization.
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
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Mid Level Production Control Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production control manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight specific production schedules you built, inventory discrepancies you resolved, or cross-department coordination you led. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as reduced lead times or improved on-time delivery rates. Mid level roles go to candidates who demonstrate they can manage complexity independently, so concrete examples of decision-making under pressure carry significant weight in applications.
Which companies hire mid level production control managers?
Companies hiring mid level production control managers right now include Tesla, Stuller, and Mini-Circuits, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, and industrial distributors that run high-volume operations and need professionals who can manage schedules and material flow without constant supervision.
Are there remote mid level production control manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level still involve some on-site presence. About 0% of mid level production control manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how some planning and coordination functions can move off the floor while physical oversight requirements keep others facility-based. Hybrid arrangements are the most common flexible option at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level production control manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level runs through demonstrated ownership of progressively complex tasks. Build proficiency in ERP systems and production scheduling tools, then seek out opportunities to lead a planning cycle or manage a product line independently. Employers look for professionals who have reduced a measurable inefficiency, mentored a peer, or delivered a project with accountability for the outcome rather than just contributing to one.
Which industries hire the most mid level production control managers?
Mid Level production control manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Luxury Goods, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their operations depend on tightly coordinated material flow, production scheduling, and capacity planning that requires professionals with hands-on experience managing competing priorities across the supply chain.