PRODUCTION MANAGER

Location: Air & Anchor Factory Headquaters (Cranston, RI)

Employment: Full-Time

Department: Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

Create, maintain, and govern multi-level BOMs for all active and in-development SKUs.
Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and procurement to ensure BOMs reflect current component specifications and sourcing.
Audit BOMs regularly to identify discrepancies, obsolete components, or cost-saving opportunities.
Manage BOM versioning and change control processes across ERP/PLM systems.

SKU Information & Data Integrity

Own the master SKU database, including product attributes, dimensions, UPC/EAN codes, and descriptions.
Partner with sales, marketing, and warehouse teams to ensure SKU data is accurate and consistent across all platforms.
Coordinate new SKU setup and sunset processes, maintaining clean catalog hygiene.
Identify and resolve SKU duplication, misclassification, or data gaps.

Purchase Order (PO) & Manufacturing Order (MO) Tracking

Issue and manage POs to suppliers, tracking from confirmation through delivery and receipt.
Create and monitor MOs within the ERP system, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory levels.
Resolve discrepancies between ordered, received, and invoiced quantities in coordination with finance and procurement.
Maintain a live PO/MO dashboard and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Production Timeline & Scheduling

Develop and manage detailed production schedules, balancing capacity, lead times, and demand forecasts.
Proactively identify bottlenecks, supply risks, or delays and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to meet delivery commitments.
Report production KPIs including on-time delivery rate, cycle time, and order fulfillment accuracy.

Inventory Management — Components & Finished Goods

Maintain accurate inventory records for both raw material/component stock and finished goods across all warehouse and storage locations.
Monitor component inventory levels in alignment with production schedules, ensuring materials are available to support MO execution without excess buildup.
Manage finished goods inventory across all distribution points, balancing service levels with working capital targets.
Establish and enforce reorder points, minimum order quantities, and safety stock thresholds for both components and finished goods.
Generate and review inventory aging reports for components and finished goods to drive timely disposition decisions on slow-moving or obsolete stock.

Cycle Counts

Design and maintain a cycle count program covering all inventory categories — components, WIP, and finished goods — based on ABC classification or velocity.
Schedule and execute cycle counts on a regular cadence, coordinating with warehouse and production teams to minimize operational disruption.
Investigate and document root causes of count variances, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Reconcile count results in the ERP/MRP system and escalate significant discrepancies to finance and operations leadership.
Track cycle count accuracy over time and report on inventory health metrics to management.

Stock Transfers & Adjustments

Oversee all stock transfer transactions between locations, production lines, and fulfillment centers, ensuring timely and accurate system updates.
Review, authorize, and process inventory adjustments in the ERP/MRP system for damages, returns, write-offs, and corrections.
Maintain a complete audit trail for all transfers and adjustments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and finance requirements.
Coordinate with the warehouse, 3PL partners, and production teams to ensure physical movements are reflected accurately in the system.
Identify patterns in recurring adjustments and implement process improvements to reduce error rates.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Serve as the primary liaison between procurement, logistics, quality, and sales operations teams.
Lead weekly production and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
Support new product introductions (NPI) by driving production readiness milestones.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and document control requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

3–6 years of experience in production management, supply chain, or operations roles.
Hands-on experience managing BOMs and SKU data within an ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, or similar).
Proven ability to track and manage POs and MOs in a high-SKU environment.
Experience managing component and finished goods inventory, including cycle count programs, stock transfers, and inventory adjustments within an ERP/MRP system.
Familiarity with Katana MRP and Shopify for production planning and order management integration.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and supply chain dynamics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience with Katana MRP for production scheduling, inventory management, and shop floor control.
Proficiency with Shopify for order management, fulfillment workflows, and inventory sync across sales channels.
Background in consumer goods, electronics, apparel, or contract manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.

SUCCESS METRICS

Inventory accuracy rate ≥ 98% as validated through cycle counts.
Cycle count completion rate on schedule with variances resolved within defined SLA.
Stock transfer and adjustment documentation accuracy and timeliness.
BOM accuracy rate ≥ 99%.
PO/MO on-time delivery rate ≥ 95%.
SKU data completeness and accuracy across all systems.
Production schedule adherence and reduction in expedite costs.
Cycle time reduction and inventory optimization targets.

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