Talently Is Hiring A Planning Production Control Manager

Join a leading motor vehicle parts manufacturing company as a Planning Production Control Manager - Japanese Bilingual. This on-site role in Cartersville, GA offers an attractive salary and excellent benefits, ideal for an experienced professional ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry environment. 🚗✨

Position Overview

Location: On Site - Cartersville, GA, United States

Salary: $125,000 - $130,000

Skills: Production Planning, Data Analysis, ERP/MRP Systems, Stakeholder Communication, Manufacturing Reporting

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, strong relocation package available

About the Company & Opportunity

Our client is a recognized leader in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry, where precision, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight are key to driving success. This role provides an opportunity for an experienced production control professional to influence manufacturing performance by integrating operational, financial, and corporate functions. If you are passionate about delivering actionable insights, shaping business planning, and collaborating with plant and global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a vital platform for growth and impact. 🚀

Key Responsibilities

• Data Consolidation & Reporting: Standardize and compile operational, financial, and planning data into comprehensive reports and forecasting tools on a monthly, annual, and medium-term basis.
• KPI & Performance Support: Support KPI reporting, capacity planning, budgeting, and standard cost preparation aligned with plant and corporate standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a vital link between plant operations and corporate stakeholders to ensure accurate data validation and communication.
• Performance Analysis: Collaborate with Production Management, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain, and corporate teams for ongoing performance evaluation.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare reports on business performance, energy use, decarbonization initiatives, and investment proposals, including submissions to headquarters.
• Data Quality Improvement: Utilize advanced Excel techniques and reconciliation practices to enhance data accuracy and validation.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain rigorous documentation standards and adhere to reporting cycles in line with company guidelines.

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in production control, operations planning, supply chain analytics, or manufacturing reporting (preferably in tire/automotive manufacturing)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query); strong data validation and reconciliation skills
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing metrics such as capacity, utilization, inventory, and costs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with the capability to produce executive-ready reports
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and disciplined documentation habits
• Japanese / English bilingual proficiency

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in tire or automotive manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of energy and decarbonization reporting within manufacturing contexts
• Understanding of investment approval processes and international corporate HQ submissions
• Exposure to cross-functional global project teams