Operations Control Manager

Are you a highly organized professional with a talent for optimizing production schedules and ensuring smooth, efficient operations? Do you excel at coordinating across departments to keep projects on track and deliver products on time? Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement, solving complex challenges, and supporting a culture of operational excellence?

If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk!

Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is expanding our Operations Management Team. This role will be based on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa.   

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

We are expanding and there has never been a more exciting time to join our Team!

What would you do as our Operations Control Manager?

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling production activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of products. This role involves close collaboration with production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics teams to optimize resource utilization and meet customer demands.

You would also:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (operations, purchasing, logistics, customer service and quality) to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, shortages, or changes in demand.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.
• Communicate schedule updates and potential issues to stakeholders and management.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage scheduling, inventory, and production data.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operations reports.
• Coordinate and lead campus leadership S&OP bi-weekly meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in production planning and control.

• Continually promote a safe and harmonious working environment, demonstrating strict adherence to the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct and ASSA ABLOY Health & Safety Policy

The Skills and Experience you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP is a plus.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma environments.
• Familiarity with capacity planning and inventory control principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

What we offer! 
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team: 

• Competitive Salary   

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 

• 401(k) Program with company contributions 

• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities 

• Flexible Spending 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Gym reimbursement 

• On-site Health Clinic 

• Discount portal 

• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com

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