Production Controller in Gastonia,, North Carolina at Industrical Fabricators

IFAB is looking for our next Production Controller!

If you are passionate about the intersection of supply chain, shop-floor operations, and data analytics, this role is for you. You will serve as the operational backbone of our manufacturing process, transforming production data into flawless floor execution.

Your Mission

To guarantee that client orders are fulfilled completely and strictly on time (OTD) by managing complex workflows across our stamping, press brakes, welding, CNC machining, assembly, and coating operations.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Scheduling & Capacity: Manage daily production scheduling, sequencing, and capacity planning across multiple specialized work centers.

OTD Monitoring: Track on-time delivery (OTD) metrics and proactively adjust variables to maintain optimal floor throughput.

ERP Data Integrity: Execute high-accuracy transactions within SAGE 500, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOM) and master planning data remain completely accurate.

Shortage & Bottleneck Management: Generate daily shortage reports, identify floor bottlenecks, and resolve priority conflicts to protect shipping timelines.

Inventory Coordination: Monitor material levels on the floor and coordinate closely with purchasing and materials teams to actively prevent line stoppages.

KPI Reporting: Compile and analyze daily production metrics, scrap rates, and overall cycle times.

Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary communication bridge between production, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance.

Skills & Qualifications

Analytical Depth: Strong ability to interpret manufacturing performance data, spot trends, and perform forward/backward scheduling or critical path analysis.

Systems Fluency: 2–3+ years of hands-on experience transacting within an MRP/ERP system (Sage 500, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).

Excel Mastery: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards) are non-negotiable.

Effective Communication: Clear and confident interpersonal skills to align teams from shop-floor operators up to the executive suite.

Precision under Pressure: Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or Operations Management (strongly preferred).

Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or production control.

Certifications (Huge Plus): APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is highly preferred and will serve as a major differentiator