Production Controller (Production Control)
ぷろだくしょんこんとろーらー（せいさんかんり）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A profession that plans and adjusts production schedules at manufacturing sites and achieves efficient production through material procurement, process management, and inventory management.
Description
The Production Controller (Production Control) creates production plans based on demand forecasts and order information, and manages manufacturing line operation schedules using ERP/MRP. Collaborates with the material procurement department, quality control department, and site operators to prevent delivery delays and excess inventory. Also sets KPIs to monitor production efficiency and costs, and makes improvement proposals. In the event of abnormalities, performs root cause analysis and implements countermeasures to ensure stable operation of the production site.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart factories utilizing IoT and AI, demand for talent with strong data analysis skills and IT literacy is increasing. Stable demand is expected going forward due to the wave of digital transformation (DX).
Personality Traits
Analytical orientation / Can pay attention to details / Can respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Production Control Assistant → Production Controller → Production Control Leader → Production Control Manager → Assistant Factory Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
ERP System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory Management / KPI Analysis
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / Communication Skills (English) / ERP Implementation / Improvement Methods (Six Sigma)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to fluctuations in production volume and sudden troubles. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis is essential for production line capacity and delivery schedule adjustments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small planning mistakes can lead to a shutdown of the entire production line. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication is necessary for coordination with multiple departments and customer correspondence. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis such as production data and cost calculations occurs frequently. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning ability to simultaneously manage multiple resources and delivery dates is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because response to sudden troubles and delivery delays is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is significant pressure associated with delivery delays and troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration with the site and other departments is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification
- PMP
- Production Control Skills Certification
Aliases
- Production Control Staff
- Production Planning Staff
- Production Scheduler
Related Jobs
- Inventory Control Staff
- Production Planning Staff
- Purchasing Staff
- Quality Control Staff