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Rehlko · 1 month ago

Production & Inventory Control Manager

Sheboygan,WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Rehlko is a leading company in energy resilience with over 100 years of innovation. The Production & Inventory Control Manager is responsible for planning and optimizing production scheduling and inventory management in an industrial generator manufacturing environment, ensuring operational efficiency and meeting production targets.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production plans aligned with demand forecasts and capacity constraints

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, fabricated parts, and purchased components

Oversee inventory control processes including receiving, storage, cycle counting, and reconciliation of high-value and long-lead-time components (e.g., engines, alternators, control panels)

Monitor and adjust production plans based on capacity constraints, material availability, and customer delivery requirements

Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP/MRP systems to improve planning accuracy and inventory visibility

Analyze inventory trends and production performance metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies

Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications

Implement lean practices to improve space utilization and material flow

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production planning, inventory accuracy, and supply chain responsiveness

Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all production and inventory control activities

Create and maintain a PFEP database that includes part dimensions, storage locations, packaging requirements, delivery frequency, and supplier details

Qualification

Production planningInventory controlSAP ERP/MRP systemsPFEP implementationLean manufacturingMaterials managementAnalytical skillsContinuous improvementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field

5+ years of experience in production planning and inventory control in a heavy manufacturing environment (preferably power generation, electrical equipment, or industrial machinery)

Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations

1–2 years of hands-on experience with PFEP implementation or maintenance is highly beneficial

Strong experience with SAP ERP/MRP systems

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT), and demand-driven planning principles

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills