Production Control & MRP Systems Leader

Company Overview

Innofiber is a fast-growing manufacturer of precision photonic solutions, specializing in custom fiber optic cable assemblies and sub-assemblies for the medical device, aerospace & defense, and semiconductor industries.

Operating in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified environments, Innofiber combines engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing to deliver high-performance optical solutions to leading OEMs. The company is focused on scalable operations built on Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Production Control Leader / MRP Systems Leader is responsible for building, implementing, and managing Innofiber’s production planning and MRP framework.

This role will rebuild and optimize the company’s planning infrastructure following a failed ERP implementation. The leader will ensure the accuracy of BOMs, routings, part master data, units of measure, lead times, and planning parameters, ensuring the ERP system reflects real manufacturing processes.

Working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, and leadership, this role will drive reliable production planning, system integrity, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate combines deep MRP expertise, Lean manufacturing knowledge, and hands-on problem solving, working from the shop floor to executive leadership to improve planning performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Design and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability

Balance demand, inventory, and capacity while supporting Lean, TAKT-based, and single-piece flow production

Improve schedule adherence, throughput, and inventory levels

ERP / MRP System Ownership

Lead ERP cleanup, restructuring, and optimization after a failed implementation

Own data integrity for BOMs, routings, part master data, lead times, and planning parameters

Serve as the internal MRP subject matter expert and partner with leadership and external consultants on system improvements

Data & Planning Analysis

Build planning tools and analysis using advanced Excel, SQL, and automation

Develop operational reporting for material planning, demand forecasting, production load, and inventory health

Support Power BI dashboards tracking throughput, production performance, and operational metrics

Manufacturing Integration

Work with operators, engineers, and supervisors to ensure system data accurately reflects real production processes

Align planning systems with Lean manufacturing flow and material usage

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drive alignment across operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, and finance

Support operational improvements alongside plant leadership and ERP consultants

Continuous Improvement

Apply Lean and Kaizen principles to improve planning systems, data accuracy, and production scheduling

Drive improvements in schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, and operational throughput

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field

8–12+ years in production planning, production control, or master scheduling

Proven experience configuring and managing MRP systems

Experience stabilizing ERP implementations strongly preferred

Background in medical device, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing preferred

Experience in Lean manufacturing environments

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in MRP planning and master scheduling

Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, capacity planning, and manufacturing flow

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, automation)

SQL for data analysis

Experience supporting Power BI dashboards

ERP experience required (Fishbowl a plus)

Leadership Attributes

Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver

Comfortable working strategically and hands-on from shop floor to executive level

Strong communicator across cross-functional teams

Thrives in fast-growing manufacturing environments

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive operational improvement