How to hire a production control manager

How to hire a production control manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production control manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a production control manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production control manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a production control manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect production control manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of production control managers.

   Type of Production Control Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Control Manager	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.	$25-70
   Materials Supervisor	The job of a materials supervisor is to oversee the shipping, receiving, handling, and warehousing of materials. You will supervise the transport of materials and ensure that the material needs of an organization are met... Show more	$24-42
   Plant Superintendent	Plant superintendents must have skills in operations, productions, and management. They also need a 4-year degree in business or industrial management... Show more	$32-64

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Logistics
   • Delivery Performance
   • MRP
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Inventory Control
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Customer Service
   • ISO
   • Production Planning
   • ERP
   • Capacity Planning
   • Kanban
   • Shipping Receiving

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage production team to company goals through the use of KPI's.
   • Document department processes to achieve ISO certification.
   • Manage site operational support functions including scheduling, vendor certification, purchasing, materials planning, inventory management and logistics.
   • Contact various suppliers for monthly ECO updates, changes, price negotiations and order cancellations.
   • Monitor each lines plan and actual to ensure optimal line balancing, WIP control, and elimination of over production
   • Work with QA and production to ensure quality parts and that all ISO standards are met in compliance with the customer.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your production control manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A production control manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, production control managers' average salary in iowa is 36% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production control managers earn 63% less than senior-level production control managers.
   • Certifications. A production control manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a production control manager's salary.

   Average production control manager salary

   $89,453yearly

   $43.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production control manager salary

   $54,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average production control manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$109,731	$53
   2	Wisconsin	$104,074	$50
   3	Michigan	$100,973	$49
   4	California	$99,255	$48
   5	Pennsylvania	$97,912	$47
   6	Ohio	$97,609	$47
   7	Maryland	$96,199	$46
   8	Mississippi	$91,507	$44
   9	Illinois	$90,666	$44
   10	Utah	$87,871	$42
   11	South Carolina	$85,581	$41
   12	Washington	$84,504	$41
   13	Indiana	$83,951	$40
   14	Tennessee	$83,458	$40
   15	Alabama	$83,342	$40
   16	Texas	$82,921	$40
   17	Colorado	$81,299	$39
   18	Florida	$80,560	$39

   Average production control manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$140,485	$67.54	3
   2	Tesla	$117,474	$56.48	4
   3	Lam Research	$114,578	$55.09
   4	Western Digital	$111,304	$53.51
   5	Inline Plastics	$109,954	$52.86
   6	AISIN	$107,444	$51.66	19
   7	Graphic Packaging International	$100,803	$48.46	29
   8	Precision Castparts	$99,549	$47.86	24
   9	Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems	$99,510	$47.84
   10	ITT	$97,840	$47.04	9
   11	Pompeian	$97,444	$46.85
   12	Colfax Corporation	$97,269	$46.76	2
   13	Fiserv	$94,445	$45.41	13
   14	Matrix Service Company	$92,414	$44.43	7
   15	Rockwell Automation	$92,076	$44.27	6
   16	Blue Origin	$91,433	$43.96	37
   17	FIC America Corp	$91,270	$43.88
   18	TD Bank	$89,985	$43.26	14
   19	NOV	$87,727	$42.18	21
   20	Curtiss-Wright	$86,302	$41.49	25

4. Writing a production control manager job description

   A production control manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a production control manager job description:

   Production control manager job description example

   Multimedia Material & Production Control Manager (Bilingual Korean-English) Department/WG: Multimedia Material & PC Reports To: Multimedia Head of Department (HOD) FLSA Status: Exempt Summary The Multimedia Material & PC Manager is responsible for parts and production planning support to all areas of the Multimedia Plant and providing leadership and guidance to the Team Members. Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.) Constantly monitor FCA and MMX productivity and shipping screens, as well as the Mobis shipping system Monitor and control parts warehouse including external one to ensure inventory accuracy between Mobis and the customers. Coordinate overall shipping and transportation activities between customers and Mobis Support overall manufacturing needs (i.e.- Production, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing) Gather customers’ daily, weekly, and monthly plan; generate and send Mobis’ daily production and shipping plans to appropriate departments Monitor daily production in real time to ensure that targets are met Review excess inventory sheet to determine which units will be sent to customers and enter data regarding excess into MES production system Track external and internal downtime requests and provide countermeasures to prevent future downtime Issue claims for vendor downtime and complete accounting documents to ensure payments are debited Track and manage Overage, Shortage, & Damaged (OS&D) database and provide relevant information to Sales Department in order to collect payment from customers. Track, process, and manage invoices for transportation services, and ensure that payment is being made in a timely manner Comply with and promote safety in the workplace All other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.) Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proven leadership skills Ability to speak and write fluently in both Korean and English Good communication, analytical, and technical skills Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills Ability to make good decisions and take decisive action in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision Preferred Education & Experience: Experience in automotive manufacturing Experience in production planning and material management Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None Working Conditions 80% office, 20% production floor Occasional extended work for CKD communication with HQ. Company DescriptionWho is Hyundai MOBIS?
   
   Hyundai MOBIS forms the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis Motors, and Kia Motors. The company offers chassis, cockpit, and front-end modules; safety products, including airbags, headlights, anti-lock brake systems, and electronic stability control products; steering parts; multimedia systems; UVO systems; injection-molded plastic parts, such as instrument panels, carriers, and bumpers; and steel wheel rims and decks. It also supplies after-sales service parts for vehicles. Concentrating its resources on after-sales parts, module parts manufacture, and parts export, Hyundai MOBIS has firmly established its position as one of the leading auto parts specialist companies in the world.
   
   Hyundai MOBIS’s Module Division, of which MOBIS Alabama, LLC is part, has supplied the three major modules, chassis module, cockpit module, and front-end module, to automakers in the just-in-sequence (JIS) system. Participating in the initial stages of a new vehicle development process, Hyundai MOBIS performs research and development of auto-parts, taking into account the specifications for modules, including designing and testing for production applications. Through system integration of modularization, Hyundai MOBIS is contributing to increased competitiveness and in-sequence processing, reducing total weight and the number of parts needed. This allows for easier assembly, effective inventory control, and cost reduction.
   
   Who is MOBIS Alabama?
   
   Established in 2002 and operating on nearly 83 acres in Montgomery, Alabama, MOBIS Alabama, LLC is the largest Tier 1 supplier to both Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and KIA Motor Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). With a commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art Modules, Assemblies, and genuine Hyundai and KIA after-service parts. We hold both the ISO14001 and IATF16949 Certifications for Environmental Management and Quality Management.
   
   Our process begins in the sprawling 600,000 square-foot Plastics plant where we use injection molding to produce front and rear bumpers, instrument panel frames, and after-service parts. Our bumpers are molded and painted in-house. Bumpers for HMMA are also assembled in-house before transfer to HMMA for final assembly, while bumpers for KMMG are sent to our sister plant in Georgia for assembly. After molding, instrument panel frames move to the Module plant next door where we prepare them to receive additional parts to form a complete Cockpit (dashboard) assembly. Also in the Module building are our front and rear Chassis (vehicle suspension) assembly lines. Here, parts from Tier 2 and 3 suppliers are assembled into completed Chassis modules which are transported to nearby HMMA for final vehicle assembly.
   
   Our Redistribution Center (RDC) supplies genuine Hyundai and KIA after-service parts to dealerships, auto parts stores, and other parts distribution centers. We receive parts from suppliers globally which are distributed across North America to satisfy our customers’ demand for high-quality automotive parts.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right production control manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your production control manager job on Zippia to find and recruit production control manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with production control manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new production control manager

   Once you've found the production control manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new production control manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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