Associate Production Control Planner

SRC•Syracuse, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SRCTec, LLC is seeking an Associate Production Control Planner to support manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient material flow, accurate work-in-process (WIP) tracking, and timely progression of Manufacturing Orders (MOs). The position works closely with Production Control, Operations, and supporting teams to resolve shortages, remove obstacles to production flow, and maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The role monitors material movement from initial release through completion, tracks WIP and MO progress, and supports schedule accuracy by reporting delays and deviations. It also helps resolve material shortages, investigate flow disruptions, coordinate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement in WIP flow, material staging, and MO execution. The planner also supports the Material Review Board (MRB) team by processing material transactions. SRCTec is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability advanced military electro-mechanical products. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company. The position is based in Syracuse, New York, and includes travel of 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 0–1 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, and MRP systems.
Ability to organize and manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills.
Must meet security-clearance eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor material movement from initial release through final completion to ensure consistent flow across WIP stages.
Track daily WIP status to identify bottlenecks, delays, or shortages affecting MO progression, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Monitor MO completion rates and intervene when orders are at risk of missing planned finish dates.
Maintain awareness of MPS requirements and report deviations, delays, or rescheduling needs to support schedule accuracy.
Collaborate with Production Control Planners to resolve material shortages, initiate replacements, and coordinate corrective actions.
Communicate with Operations about material priorities, WIP constraints, and order status changes.
Assist with root-cause analysis of flow disruptions, including missing material, incorrect staging, and processing delays, and help drive corrective action.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to WIP flow, material staging efficiency, and MO execution accuracy.
Support the MRB team by processing material transactions in a timely manner.