Manufacturing Production Control Specialist

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Production Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the production schedule to ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves coordinating resources, monitoring production progress, and managing inventory to meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. The individual in this position will work closely with production teams, supply chain, engineering, and quality control to ensure that manufacturing processes stay on track and all production goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Develops and manages detailed production schedules based on company schedule goals, component availability, and production capacity.
• Reviews and adjusts production schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, material availability, or production issues.
• Develops contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for unforeseen production disruptions or resource constraints.

Resource Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinates with production teams for Component MFG and PITA to ensure that all materials, labor, and equipment are available as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Collaborates with supply chain management to ensure that critical or long-lead raw materials are ordered and delivered on time to avoid delays in production.
• Troubleshoots and resolves production delays or bottlenecks by collaborating with engineering, operations, and other relevant departments.
• Communicates production status and potential issues to stakeholders, including management, engineering, and quality control.
• Oversees or coordinates any contract manufacturing or outsourcing needs to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Performance Monitoring and Capacity Planning

• Monitors production progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that production goals are met on time.
• Assists in capacity planning and help identify resource constraints that may impact production timelines.
• Tracks and analyzes production costs or budgets to identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.

Continuous Improvement

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting solutions to optimize production flow.
• Provides regular training or guidance to team members on scheduling tools, production planning methodologies, and best practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, production control, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, inventory control, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Oracle, Infor) and production scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work cross-functionally with different teams.
• Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions to improve processes.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation of production schedules and inventory.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required up to 20%.

Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

• If applicable, occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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