Production & Inventory Control Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Production & Inventory Control (PIC) Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and inventory management processes for a high-mix, low-volume plant (industrial control panel industry). This role oversees direct material planning and procurement, production planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination to ensure customer commitments are achieved while maximizing operational efficiency, inventory turns, and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production plans that optimize capacity utilization while meeting customer delivery commitments.
• Manage direct material planning and purchasing to ensure material availability without creating excess inventory.
• Establish inventory strategies that improve inventory turns while maintaining high service levels.
• Monitor and drive key supply chain KPIs including On-Time to Promise, On-Time to Commit, Days on hand, Past Due Orders, Excess & Obsolete Inventory.
• Collaborate with MPS to align production priorities and capacity.
• Partner with Global Sourcing to resolve supply constraints, supplier shortages, and long lead-time risks.
• Work closely with Business Unit Leaders and Project Managers to prioritize customer orders and manage project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, inventory management, ERP utilization, and planning accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, inventory controls, and purchasing procedures.

The essentials - You will have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Experience of 5+ years of progressive experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Operations.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing planning and inventory control teams.

The preferred - You might have

• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment (Engineer-to-Order, Configure-to-Order, or Make-to-Order manufacturing)
• Strong SAP planning experience.
• APICS CPIM
• APICS CSCP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

The ideal candidate is a leader with a background in production planning, inventory management, and direct procurement within a custom manufacturing environment. They excel at balancing customer priorities, manufacturing capacity, and inventory investment while influencing partners across operations, sourcing, project management, and business leadership. They are recognized for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and using data to make sound decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will report to Plant Manager.

What We Offer

• Savings Fund doubled by us
• Food coupons
• Subsidized cafeteria
• Transportation services
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Retirement benefits
• Life Insurance

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other role.