Production Control Manager (Finance)
Job ID: 514028
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Production Control Supervisor plays a critical role responsible for overseeing the entire production planning and scheduling process for multiple manufacturing facilities. This position ensures the efficient and timely production of products to meet customer demand and maintain optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to manage complex production schedules to maximize plant efficiency and profitability.
Job Location
- This is an onsite role based in Phoenix, AZ
Job Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling:
- Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for all concrete block/hardscape-making machines
- Collaborate with the sales and dispatch teams to prioritize customer orders and ensure on-time delivery
- Monitor raw material levels (e.g., aggregates, cement, admixtures) and coordinate with the production teams to prevent shortages
- Adjust schedules in real-time to account for equipment maintenance, unexpected downtime, or changes in customer orders
Inventory & Materials Management:
- Oversee the management of raw material stock and finished goods inventory
- Work with yard managers to optimize the storage and rotation of finished product
- Implement strategies to minimize waste and breakage during the production and curing processes
- Conduct regular cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure accuracy
Team Leadership:
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of production planners and operations coordinators
- Conduct performance evaluations, set clear expectations, and foster a team-oriented environment focused on safety and quality
Process Improvement & Reporting:
- Analyze production data, including machine uptime, cycle times, and scrap rates, to identify areas for efficiency improvements
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance to minimize unscheduled downtime
- Generate and present reports on production output, on-time delivery, and inventory status to management
- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the production control department
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with significant experience in concrete related manufacturing
- 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Proven experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory control
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling software
- Deep understanding of the concrete batching, molding, and curing processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make quick, data-driven decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
