Production & Inventory Control Manager

Production & Inventory Control Manager

Location: Farmington, NH

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: Director of Operations / Plant Manager

At T/C Arms, we build on a legacy of American craftsmanship while driving innovation for the modern hunter and shooter. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products move efficiently from concept to customer while supporting our commitment to quality, reliability, and performance.

Position Summary

The Production & Inventory Control Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing production schedules and inventory levels to support T/C Arms’ operational goals. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials, accurate inventory management, and on-time delivery of finished goods while maintaining quality, cost, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of manufacturing environments, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Control

• Develop, maintain, and manage master production schedules to meet customer demand, sales forecasts, and operational capacity.
• Coordinate production priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing teams.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address constraints, delays, or material shortages.
• Support new product launches by ensuring accurate routings, BOMs, and production readiness.

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to optimize cash flow while ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Establish and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and system audits.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement strategies to reduce excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure inventory controls comply with internal policies, ATF regulations, and audit requirements.

ERP & Data Management

• Maintain accurate item master data, BOMs, routings, and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Generate and analyze production, inventory, and capacity reports to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in data accuracy, reporting, and system utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain to align material availability with production needs.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support demand planning and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve production or material issues.
• Serve as a key liaison between shop floor operations and management.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, inventory turns, and overall operational performance.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to production planning and inventory control.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, inventory control, or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in firearms, defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience and demonstrated experience in generating and maintaining master schedules manually.

Preferred Skills:

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, routings, and capacity planning.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Work Location: In person