Manufacturing Production Controller

Moog•Gilbert, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Controller plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors manufacturing activities to help ensure production commitments are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role works with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to manage production flow, identify constraints, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS). Supporting high-reliability electronics manufacturing, the Production Controller maintains schedule integrity, prioritizes work orders, manages material readiness, and aligns production resources with customer commitments. The position is onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, and reports to the Manufacturing Manager.

Requirements

At least 3 years of production planning, production control, or manufacturing scheduling experience.
Ability to analyze production data and make scheduling decisions.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to meet production objectives.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Production scheduling and workflow management skills.
Capacity planning and resource coordination skills.
Manufacturing execution and work order management skills.
Data analysis and reporting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and schedule discipline.

Nice To Haves

Electronics manufacturing experience.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of circuit card assembly (CCA) production processes.
Understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
Experience managing production schedules in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows from material receipt through shipment.
Ability to identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
Comfort working directly with production supervisors and manufacturing leadership.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
Manage production priorities based on customer requirements and program commitments.
Release and monitor work orders through the manufacturing process.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve production constraints.
Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and identify schedule risks.
Analyze material shortages and work with material planners to minimize production disruptions.
Support execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Track production performance against schedule commitments and key performance indicators.
Support capacity planning and demand forecasting activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence and manufacturing efficiency.