Manufacturing Production Control Specialist

Role: Manufacturing Production Control Specialist

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Salary: $50,000-$65,000/year

Reports to: Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Location: Dothan, AL (M-F)

The Opportunity:

Come join our team! The Production Control Specialist Role operates as a valuable contributor within our Supply Chain and Procurement Teams out of our Dothan, AL facility. The Production Control Specialist will be essential in forging relationships with our manufacturing and distribution networks. You will work with household names and see your work in your day-to-day lives. We love what we do! The role offers advancement opportunities due to our business model, which focuses on promoting from within. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and possess the ability to deliver assignments with a high level of excellence.

Our Company:

Identiti is a national leader in brand implementation, specializing in custom signage and branded environments. Founded in 1991 by Larry Sicher and now led by brothers Michael and Zack Sicher, Identiti has grown from a local service agent to a trusted national partner. With a People First approach, we are driven by our commitment to delivering a best-in-class customer experience from start to finish.

Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL with manufacturing in Illinois, Alabama, and Ohio, we serve multi-site clients across many industries. Our Signage division offers end-to-end solutions—from design and fabrication to installation and program management—delivered with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and integrity. Our Facility Maintenance division supports these efforts with responsive and preventive services that protect brand standards and site performance. Learn more at www.identiti.net.

Our Culture

At Identiti, we expect all employees to instill our vision, mission, and values into their everyday tasks. As we have grown as a company, we pride ourselves on our long-standing family dynamic that has helped us build a Best Place to Work environment. With you as part of our team, we can continue to grow as a company by living out our mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor employees, including reinforcement of signage guidelines.
• Supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency.
• Able to drive first article and prototype processes alongside Sales and Procurement.
• Key strategic regional partnerships to solidify future and current capacity needs.
• Work with other departments to close operational gaps.
• Track safety, quality, capacity, cost, and business growth, in a fashion that easily trackable and reportable.
• Appropriate supply chain vendor management strategies to maximize customer satisfaction in the most efficient manner.
• Actively participate in scheduled project meetings; Proactively communicating all concerns that impact the projects and offering viable solutions to customer issues.
• Monitor manufacturing workflow and corrects inventory levels.
• Assist the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manages and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
• Collaborate inter-departmentally to ensure clear communication is achieved when setting up new clients.
• Manage changes in project scope utilizing problem-solving techniques to identify potential issues and devise contingency plans as required.
• Review freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements).
• Up to 30% travel – as needed.

Production Manager Requirements:

• MFG operational experience either scheduling or part of “big picture” thinking, not step in the process
• Logistical/freight background in some degree
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to individually prioritize tasks
• Familiar with WHS floor environments
• Detail oriented, highly organized and able to multitask
• Previous experience in a fast-paced role, interest in logistics/supply chain is preferred but not required
• Previous experience in a signage manufacturing and/or sourcing role, with an interest in logistics/supply chain is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with working out of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office, email, and internet

Company Benefits (Including but not limited to):

• Family health coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401K/401k matching
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO Program

Identiti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.