Production Control Manager in Hogansville, Georgia at Mando America Corp

The Management Part Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing the work performed by Management Part members, providing necessary guidance and support to ensure effective and timely execution of assigned responsibilities. Any significant issues or risks must be promptly reported to the Production Control Team Sr. Manager (HOT), along with appropriate countermeasures and follow-up actions. Additionally, the leader shall establish and implement individual competency development roadmaps to strengthen team members’ capabilities and improve overall team performance.

[Detailed List of Tasks and Responsibilities of Management Part Members]

1.TM1) Engineering Order and 4M Coordinator (Steering Product)

1). Engineering Order and 4M Management

2). Inventory Control for Engineering Changes and 4M

3). Production Planning Coordination

4). Customer & Supplier Coordination

5). SAP Master Data & BOM Management

6). Reporting & KPI Management

7). Global Coordination

8). Launch & Event Sample Coordination (HKMC Programs supplied at A2 Warehouse)

9). EOP (End of Production) & Obsolescence Management

2. TM2) KPI Analyst & Closing

1). Team Budget Planning & Management

2). Monthly Expense Closing & Financial Management

3). Logistics Cost Analysis & Optimization

4). New Program Logistics Cost Analysis

5). Reporting & Business Performance Review

6). System & Data Management

3. TM3) Material Planning & Procurement & 4M/EO Coordinator (Brake Product)

1). Material Planning & Procurement

2). Supplier & Logistics Management

3). Invoice & Cost Management

4). Inventory Management

5). Warehouse Operations & Continuous Improvement

6). Production System (HPS) MR Management

7). Bin Management

8). Engineering Order and 4M Management

9). Inventory Control for Engineering Changes and 4M

10). SAP Master Data & BOM Management

4. Common) all team members]

1). Risk Management

2). Cross-functional Coordination

3). Continuous Improvement

4). Inventory Audit Management

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (4-year college) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Production Control, Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain, or a related manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is preferred.
• Ability to prepare, review, and respond to technical and business documentation in both Korean and English. (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages. (preferred)
• High skills for SAP(PP/MM), BOM management, and Engineering Change Management.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), IF and SUMIFS functions, PivotTables, data analysis, reporting, and large dataset management for Production Control and inventory operations.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing or Tier 1~2 supplier environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to attend early morning or late evening meetings as needed to support communication and coordination with global plants across multiple time zones.

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent work in both office and manufacturing floor environments

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environments including noise, moving machinery, and energized equipment, with limited exposure to dust, chemicals, and other industrial conditions.

• Frequent presence in production areas, material flow areas, and warehouse locations

• Frequent requirement to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection while accessing manufacturing areas.

• Constant use of computers, ERP/MES systems, production control systems, and standard office equipment for planning, reporting, data analysis, and communication.

• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and schedule adjustments may be required to support production

requirements, customer demand changes, and operational priorities.

• Rare business travel may be required to support supplier coordination, operational reviews,

or company initiatives

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

This position provides functional leadership, work oversight, performance monitoring, coaching, and competency development support to Management Part members in accordance with established organizational policies and delegated authority.

Success Profile:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead and integrate Management Part activities beyond day-to-day task coordination. Success in this role requires effective oversight of team members' work, timely identification and escalation of operational risks, and consistent follow-through on corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
The individual must also establish and execute competency development roadmaps for team members, strengthen standardized management processes, promote data-driven decision-making, and foster accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
Ultimately, the Management Part Leader is expected to build a capable, flexible, and proactive team that consistently delivers accurate and timely results, improves operational and financial performance, and supports customer requirements, plant operating needs, and overall business objectives.

Remote Work: This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.

HL Mando America Corporation (HL MCA) does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from search firms, staffing agencies, or recruiters.

Any resume or candidate information submitted to HL MCA employees via email, the internet, or any other method without a valid, written agreement authorized by HL MCA’s HR Operations for the applicable position will be considered the sole property of HL MCA.

HL MCA will not be responsible for any fees, commissions, or other charges associated with unsolicited submissions. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral or through any other means.

Only search firms, staffing agencies, or recruiters that have an active, written agreement with HL MCA and have been specifically authorized by HL MCA HR Operations to support a particular position may submit candidates for consideration.