ACARA Jobs
Production Control Manager
Apply- ID: 558738
- Posted: 4/1/2026
- Location: Niagara Falls, NY
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Production Control Manager for our client located in Niagara Falls, NY.
- Direct Placement role
- $70-$90,000K annually based on experience
- Onsite Monday-Friday standard business hours
The Production Control Manager will serve as the architect of our manufacturing operations. This role is about orchestrating the big picture-planning the war, not fighting it. You'll be the central hub connecting orders, materials, production, and shipment, ensuring our manufacturing engine runs smoothly and efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Plan and schedule all production orders using our E2 ERP system, balancing customer demands with manufacturing capacity across furnaces, machines, and production cells
- Develop and maintain master production schedules that optimize workflow and resource utilization
- Anticipate bottlenecks and proactively adjust plans to keep production on track
- Be the Make/Buy decision point to direct new orders internally to Americarb or outsource to our manufacturing partners
Inventory Management
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels using our min/max system to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess
- Analyze inventory trends and adjust parameters to reflect changing production needs, customer demand, and sales forecast
- Ensure accurate inventory data across all systems
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Operations Director to plan, track, and ship all orders for manufacturing and furnace toll processing
- Partner with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials aligned with production schedules
- Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving to align inbound materials and outbound finished goods with production timelines
- Serve as the communication bridge between sales, production, and customer service teams
Work-in-Process (WIP) Tracking
- Monitor orders as they progress through each production stage
- Identify delays or issues early and communicate impact to internal stakeholders
- Send a weekly communication to Customer Service with status of all customer orders in process
- Maintain visibility across all active jobs to ensure on-time delivery; track the OTD KPI
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field. Significant equivalent industrial manufacturing experience is an alternative.
- 3-5 years of Production Control or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiar with Sales and Operations Planning principles
- Proficiency with ERP systems, E2 experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.