Production Control Clerk III

AeroVironment•West Valley, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Clerk III performs clerical tasks in the production control function. This role coordinates and controls work orders released to Production as well as goods moving back and forth between Production and Flight Team. The position requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and involves sitting and standing for long periods, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. Constant use of hands and fingers for computer and telephone operation is expected. The role also involves frequently lifting and/or carrying objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs, and occasionally reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required
Minimum of 2 –4 years of experience in a production environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experienced working with MRP systems, material planning, inventory control and the generation and maintenance of work orders is required
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical
Experienced in and understands inventory control methods and production control techniques is essential
Experienced inputting and maintaining demand in a computerized MRP system
Demonstrated understanding of Bills of Material structures
Has strong computer operation skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrated competency in making decisions and formulating / executing alternative plans when the need arises
Must be able to work closely with the Planning, Purchasing and Production departments
U.S. person under the ITAR and EAR regulations

Nice To Haves

Any APICS training and/or certification is desirable, especially as it pertains to inventory control and material planning
Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet schedule
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Executes material repair orders when necessary to move product from SMRB to the repair work cell
Coordinates and alleviates identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners
Updates and prioritizes the rework board in the production area, coordinating with production planners
Proactively monitors and expedites identified shortage parts that are in ‘inspection' status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts
Works with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom
Issues items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area
Notifies planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds
Works with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues.
Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments
Other duties as assigned