Production Control Analyst

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Production Control Analyst is responsible for aligning demand, capacity, and material availability to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining operational efficiency. This role blends production control, demand forecasting, and buyer/planner responsibilities. The position requires strong knowledge of equipment capacity, production smoothing, and purchasing strategies, along with the ability to collaborate across functions to provide solutions when capacity or supply gaps arise. Working closely with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager, the Production Control Analyst will contribute to strategy, risk mitigation, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Demand Forecasting & Production Planning - 30%

• Analyze demand signals and customer forecasts to create production plans that align with equipment and labor capacity.
• Identify capacity shortfalls and propose solutions such as overtime, alternate routings, subcontracting, or schedule smoothing.
• Balance short-term and long-term demand requirements to reduce volatility and improve schedule adherence.

Capacity Analysis & Production Smoothing - 25%

• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of equipment and process capacity across the plant.
• Monitor throughput, constraints, and bottlenecks; recommend proactive adjustments.
• Implement production smoothing strategies to stabilize flow and improve on-time delivery.

Buyer/Planner Duties - 20%

• Support purchasing activities, including reviewing purchase requisitions, assisting with vendor communication, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials.
• Collaborate with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager to align inventory targets with production needs.
• Contribute to sourcing and cost-saving opportunities while supporting supplier performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy - 15%

• Partner with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager to develop strategies for balancing supply, demand, and capacity.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to support material disposition and decision making.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive process improvements.
• Work with the Production Operations Team as a liaison with production scheduling, routings, and priorities.
• Provide reporting, metrics, and insights to management on production, capacity, and material health.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Inventory & Obsolescence Management - 10%

• Monitor OSMI (Obsolete, Surplus, and Misapplied Inventory) to identify risks and create action plans to mitigate exposure.
• Recommend disposition strategies for obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
• Assist in cycle counts and reconciliation of production variances.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or 5-10 years of experience in Production Capacity Planning, or Supply Chain / Materials Management roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of MRB processes and working with OSMI.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, production smoothing, and constraint management.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic planning.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across multiple departments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data effectively.
• Solution-oriented approach when facing capacity or supply constraints.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This job requires 10% domestic travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Riverside CA.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$70,400 - $112,600 / Year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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