Production Control Lead

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Hayward, CA, USA
In-Office
32K-38K Hourly
Mid level
Real Estate • PropTech • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Production Control Lead oversees production control activities, ensuring material flow and inventory integrity while leading a team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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About Veev, By Lennar
Veev is leading the transformation of the construction industry with an innovative approach to modular home construction. Veev’s prefabricated closed-panel systems allow homes to be assembled efficiently on-site while delivering a more sustainable and higher-quality final product than traditional construction. As a new subsidiary of Lennar, Veev leverages the strength and scale of its parent company while maintaining the speed and disruptive approach of its roots as a Silicon Valley-based startup. Veev has developed a vertically integrated approach that involves multidisciplinary collaboration across real estate, design, development, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.

The Production Control Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production control activities within the warehouse to ensure accurate material flow, inventory integrity, and on-time support of manufacturing operations. This role bridges Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure materials are available, properly staged, and aligned with the production schedule.

Production Control Lead will lead production control associates and drives execution of material planning, transaction accuracy, cycle counting, and line-side replenishment processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production Control & Material Flow

  • Coordinate daily material release in alignment with the master production schedule.
  • Ensure timely staging, and delivery of materials to production lines.
  • Monitor material shortages and proactively escalate supply risks.
  • Works with the team on continuous improvement initiatives.  
  • Drive adherence to FIFO, lot traceability, and inventory accuracy standards.
  • Partner with Supervisor to resolve part availability constraints.

Inventory Accuracy & Systems

  • Ensure accurate ERP transactions (receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments).
  • Lead cycle count activities and investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain real-time inventory visibility to support production continuity.
  • Enforce material labeling, location control, and warehouse organization standards.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop production control coordinators and warehouse associates.
  • Assign daily priorities and manage workload distribution.
  • Provide development and performance feedback.
  • Cross-train team members to ensure coverage and flexibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Production Supervisors to support take time and build sequence.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing/Process Engineering to support BOM accuracy.
  • Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to streamline material flow.
  • Participate in daily Gemba walks and production meetings.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify bottlenecks in material staging and replenishment processes.
  • Drive 5S standards within warehouse and line-side storage areas.
  • Lead kaizen activities focused on reducing material handling waste.
  • Track KPIs including:
    • Inventory accuracy
    • Line stoppages due to material
    • Pick accuracy
    • On-time material delivery
    • Cycle count adherence

Qualifications

Required

  • 3–5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, production control, or materials.
  • 1–2+ years in a team lead.
  • Experience in a logistics and warehousing environment (high-mix, high-volume preferred).
  • Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
  • Working knowledge of inventory control principles and material planning.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Preferred

  • Lean Manufacturing training or certification.
  • Understanding of takt-based production systems.
  • Forklift certification (if applicable).

Key Competencies

  • Strong execution mindset
  • Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
  • Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Ownership and accountability

 Compensation

Offers are based on a combination of experience, skills, and location. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is $32- $38 hourly for Hayward, CA and surrounding areas.
Core Benefits
Veev offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of its employees, including:

·       Paid vacations, sick, and holidays

·       Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

·       401(k) with matching contributions

Additional Perks

·       Pre-tax Commuter Account

·       Subsidized EV charging

·       Growth & Development Opportunities

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Veev, we’re dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We actively seek to build a community where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every employee feels empowered to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Skills Required

  • 3-5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, production control, or materials
  • 1-2+ years in a team lead role
  • Experience in a logistics and warehousing environment
  • Strong ERP/MRP system experience
  • Working knowledge of inventory control principles
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
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The Company
0 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Veev is a construction technology company focused on prefabricated building systems and modular home construction, utilizing a proprietary platform combining digital manufacturing with sustainable materials to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Backed by Lennar, it aims to transform the homebuilding industry.

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