Production Control Clerk II

Aerovironment•Petaluma, CA

30d•$19 - $27

About The Position

Summary The Production Control Clerk II performs clerical tasks in the production control function. One coordinates and controls work orders released to Production as well as goods moving back and forth between Production and other departments. Position Responsibilities Coordinate and alleviate identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners. Update and prioritize the work board in the production area, coordinating with production planners Proactively monitoring and expediting identified shortage parts that are in 'inspection' status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts. Working with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom. Issue items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area. Notify planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds. Work with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments Maintains a clean and safe work environment Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a production environment
Hands-on experience with MRP systems, material planning, inventory control and the generation and maintenance of work orders is required
Knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical
High School diploma or GED Equivalent required
Must have good computer operation skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet schedule
Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Any APICS training and/or certification is desirable, especially as it pertains to inventory control and material planning

Responsibilities

Coordinate and alleviate identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners.
Update and prioritize the work board in the production area, coordinating with production planners
Proactively monitoring and expediting identified shortage parts that are in 'inspection' status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts.
Working with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom.
Issue items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area.
Notify planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds.
Work with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period
Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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