Top 30 Industrial Production Managers Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Manager, Production Planning
PMX, Industries —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Supervisor
Ledford Engineering —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
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Production Supervisor
PMX Industries —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $75,000 a year
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Supervisor - Days (Biospringer)
Biospringer —Cedar Rapids, IA
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Senior Repair Operations Supervisor, 2nd Shift (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Production Supervisor
PepsiCo —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $73,400 - $122,850 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Accounting
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Production Supervisor
International Paper —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $69,500 - $92,600 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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Manufacturing Manager
Pomp's Tire Service —Iowa
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Shift Team Leader- Manufacturing
International Paper —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $89,000 - $130,500 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Supervisor, Production - 2nd shift (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace —Coralville, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
Production Supervisor, Conformal Coat
Crystal Group —Hiawatha, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Finite Scheduler
TreeHouse Foods —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
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Weekend Production Team Lead
Elplast America Inc —Marion, IA
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Production Supervisor - Nights (Biospringer)
Biospringer —Cedar Rapids, IA
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Director of Manufacturing
Clickstop —Urbana, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Warehouse
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Team Lead - Panel QA
Timberline Manufacturing —Marion, IA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior Production Lead
Associated Materials Innovations —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Control Planner
PMX Industries Inc. —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $47,520 - $71,280 a year
- Day shift
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Retail Support Production Lead
Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $20.17 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Dental insurance
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Manager, Production Planning

PMX, Industries -
Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
Resource planning methods
Inventory management software
Demand forecasting analysis
Managing supply chain management teams
Manufacturing facility experience
Production management software
Managing manufacturing teams
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

Job Duties:

The Manager of Production Control Planning is responsible for developing and executing the production planning strategy that aligns customer demand with manufacturing capabilities across the organization. This role provides leadership for production control personnel while coordinating with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Shipping, and executive leadership to ensure customer commitments are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
This position plays a critical role in driving the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, optimizing capacity utilization, improving inventory performance, and translating long-term business objectives into executable production strategies. The successful candidate will understand the complexities of heavy industrial manufacturing, including extended production cycles, substantial work-in-process inventory, and balancing competing priorities across the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Lead the organization's Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align customer demand, production capabilities, inventory strategies, and business objectives.
Facilitate cross-functional S&OP meetings with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Shipping, and executive leadership.
Develop consensus plans that support revenue objectives while maintaining operational efficiency.
Provide executive leadership with visibility into demand trends, capacity constraints, inventory risks, and mitigation strategies.

Strategic Capacity Planning

Develop short-term and long-range production plans that support company growth initiatives and customer requirements.
Establish and maintain capacity models to optimize utilization of equipment, labor, and manufacturing resources.
Identify production constraints and proactively develop solutions to maximize throughput and improve responsiveness.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to incorporate outages, planned downtime, and resource limitations into production strategies.
Support annual operating plans, forecasting activities, and long-term capital planning initiatives.

Production Scheduling & Control

Provide oversight and direction for the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure alignment between customer demand and manufacturing capabilities.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust priorities as necessary to address changing customer requirements, equipment constraints, and material availability.
Ensure timely release and sequencing of production orders to support efficient workflow throughout the manufacturing process.
Coordinate production priorities to minimize bottlenecks and maximize plant performance.

Inventory Management & Inventory Turns

Develop inventory strategies that balance customer service expectations with working capital objectives.
Drive improvements in inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and overall inventory health.
Monitor and manage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to support production continuity and customer commitments.
Collaborate closely with Procurement to anticipate material requirements, reduce shortages, and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Control and Planning team, including planners, schedulers, and support personnel.
Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, and performance objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the primary liaison between Production, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, Shipping, and executive leadership regarding production priorities and delivery commitments.
Communicate risks associated with capacity limitations, inventory concerns, and material shortages while developing mitigation plans.
Participate in customer and internal meetings related to delivery performance and scheduling commitments.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Metrics

Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators including:

o Sales and Operations Planning effectiveness
o On-time delivery performance
o Schedule adherence
o Capacity utilization
o Inventory turns
o Inventory accuracy
o Forecast accuracy
o Order backlog management

Utilize operational data and analytics to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
Lead initiatives focused on reducing lead times, improving planning processes, enhancing inventory performance, and increasing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, production control, supply chain, or operations leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing planners, schedulers, or supply chain teams.
Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes required.
Proven success in capacity planning, inventory optimization, and improving inventory turns required.
Experience managing complex production schedules involving multiple constraints and competing priorities required.
Heavy industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Metals manufacturing experience, including copper, copper alloys, steel, aluminum, foundry operations, rolling mills, or other continuous process manufacturing environments, strongly preferred.
Experience supporting operations with significant work-in-process inventory and extended manufacturing lead times preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong ERP/MRP experience required; SAP experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Experience utilizing production planning systems and data analytics to support decision-making.
Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, finite scheduling, capacity analysis, and production control principles.

Leadership Competencies

Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Schedule:

Day shift position with some evenings and weekends required.

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Why PMX Industries?

At PMX, you'll join a company with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and employee commitment. This is an opportunity to lead a critical function within a complex copper and copper alloy manufacturing operation where your expertise in S&OP, capacity planning, and inventory optimization will directly influence customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business success.

If you are an experienced planning leader who thrives in a heavy manufacturing environment and enjoys transforming strategy into execution, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits include:

401(k) plan
Retirement plan
Vacation
Paid holidays
Insurance:
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- Disability
  - Short Term
  - Long Term
- Life insurance
  - Employee
  - Dependent

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.

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About the Company:

PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America.

Since our founding, we have been committed to continually improving our safety and environmental performance through ongoing training and new technology. Safety is a top priority. PMX employees also have an active recycling program of metals, cardboard, plastic, and paper. We believe there are direct links between worker safety, quality systems, environmental performance, and economic success.

Business is conducted in accordance with company policies which are based on respect and accountability. PMX has earned a reputation for integrity and consistently meeting high standards. We support our communities and strive to be good neighbors. We know that business success begins with our employees!

We go far beyond simple compliance with federal and state regulations. We are dedicated to creating value for all that we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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