Deputy Manager of Production Control

Summary We are looking for highly motivated Production Control Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the production planning, flow control, capacity management across multiple manufacturing plants. In addition, you’ll pinpoint opportunities to streamline workflows and boost efficiency while ensuring we hit every deadline. Your primary goal is to maintain on-time delivery while maximizing cost efficiency across all operations. Job Duties Lead the US production control team to develop and manage master production schedules across all domestic production lines. Coordinate global allocation with Taiwan and China sites to strategically balance customer requirements against manufacturing capacity. Supervise and monitor production planning, work order status, and production schedule on a daily and weekly basis in order to achieve monthly production plan and on time delivery across multiple plants. Work with production lines to identify and resolve manufacturing constraints, disruptions, or inefficiencies impacting throughput or delivery. Collaborate with the Material Control team, Sales and production line to manage order adjustments and delivery schedules. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing planning workflows, enhancing data integrity, and leveraging technology to mitigate administrative risks. Prepare and present comprehensive weekly/monthly reports for executive review, focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as delivery performance, sales, backlog reports, and WIP levels. Support implementation and adoption of new planning, scheduling, and reporting tools. Provide direct supervision and coaching to the team to ensure operational consistency and individual accountability. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or above preferably in Supply Chain, business administration or related field At least 3-5 years of working experience as a manager role in production control or related field Proficiency in advanced SAP, Excel, data analysis and reporting tools In-depth knowledge of production planning and processes in manufacturing industry. Proven ability to manage high-volume, diverse categories of spend without direct supervision Strong interpersonal and communication skills and focus on process efficiency and internal customer service Highly organized, analytical, and proactive, and have strong sense of urgency, flexibility and adaptability Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred Location This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas, with occasional travel required to other campuses within the greater Houston area. WHY AOI? In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers: Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans, offering employees with the right options to meet individual and family needs Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year Relocation package, available within US