Production Controller

About This Role

The Production Controller coordinates the manufacturing operations of high-precision Electro-Optical and mechanical systems, manages material schedules, and ensures timely product delivery by preventing shortages and expediting material movement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and communicate production plan risks to management
• Implement effective inventory management to prevent shortages and excesses
• Coordinate material flow to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Develop and improve inventory, manufacturing, and production control processes
• Schedule production based on customer orders for timely delivery
• Execute and monitor change orders appropriately
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions
• Enforce company policies and safety procedures
• Allocate resources (equipment, materials, manpower) for job orders
• Adjust production schedules as needed to meet deadlines
• Foster positive relationships with staff and customers
• Negotiate job orders based on capacity and material availability
• Develop production plans considering current and backlog orders
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve planning issues
• Manage kit distribution from clean room to workstations
• Ensure real-time Information updates of work order completions
• Liaise with quality control on production priorities and inspections
• Provide WIP status updates to relevant departments
• Coordinate with quality control for necessary stock sweeps of in-progress kits
• Create rework work orders
• Provide daily updates on material challenges affecting weekly customer deliveries
• Ensure swift fulfillment of replacement materials
• Prioritize and expedite "make" items to support weekly customer deliveries
• Conduct and reconcile floor counts
• Coordinate with stockroom partners to prioritize kit delivery to the production floor

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years previous work experience in a production control, inventory control, or stockroom role
• 4+ years of experience working in an MRP/ERP system
• General understanding of how to follow detailed work instructions and record required information in Travelers for traceability
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of prior relevant experience or Secondary/associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with five years related experience and/or training
• Four years of experience in a manufacturing environment; four years previous work experience in a production control, inventory control, or stockroom role; four years of experience working in an MRP/ERP system.

Nice to Have

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and handle changing priorities
• Willingness to learn new tasks/skills
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits