Production Control Unit Manager

About the role

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

About the role

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 6:00am to 4:00pm
• Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)
• Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective

The Production Control Unit Manager leads the flow of materials, work orders, and finished goods to ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time. This role oversees the Production Control team and partners with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping to remove obstacles, improve operational performance, and support customer delivery commitments.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Production Control Clerks.
• Establish priorities and drive accountability within the Production Control team.
• Partner with the Master Scheduler and Manufacturing Leadership to develop and execute production plans.
• Maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence, work order progression, and shipping performance; escalate risks impacting delivery.
• Coordinate production activities across manufacturing operations, including machining, welding, assembly, test, paint, military, aftermarket, and shipping.
• Ensure work orders are released, staged, and completed according to production schedules.
• Drive inventory accuracy, material availability, and effective WIP management to support production flow.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and outsourced suppliers to resolve shortages and support production requirements.
• Lead production readiness reviews and participate in daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Ensure Oracle transactions, planning parameters, and system data support operational requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, inventory performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate material movement and remove barriers affecting productivity, schedule attainment, and customer commitments.
• Support and maintain production planning metrics, scorecards, and performance reporting.
• Communicate schedule changes, production constraints, and delivery risks to Production Planners.

Experience/Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in the planning field and knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• 2+ years of Oracle experience preferred.
• Able to export/download data from ERP system and manipulate it in spreadsheet fashion utilizing Filtering, X-Lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and methodologies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN
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