Production Control Coordinator

PGS Worldwide•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Production Control Coordinator in El Segundo, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support production operations by managing work-in-process material flow, identifying shortages and constraints, coordinating priorities with manufacturing teams, and performing production-control transactions in SAP and MES.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience supporting production, manufacturing, material control, inventory, warehouse, or related operations.
Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to track material requirements, inventory, and work-in-process activity.
Ability to coordinate material movement in support of production and shipping schedules.
Ability to identify material shortages or production constraints and assist with corrective actions.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Distribution, and other support organizations.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
Ability to obtain and maintain equipment licensing for electric carts, forklifts, reach lifts, or similar equipment.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Manufacturing environment experience.
Warehouse or material-distribution experience.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Production-control or material-planning experience.

Responsibilities

Use work-in-process reports to expedite materials, parts, and assemblies through production.
Coordinate with Manufacturing to prioritize work-in-process and support contractual schedule requirements.
Identify material shortages, production constraints, and potential schedule risks.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Review Board, Industrial Engineering, Shipping, Distribution, and other support teams to resolve production constraints.
Perform SAP and MES transactions supporting production activity.
Release manufacturing work orders.
Receive completed parts into inventory.
Close manufacturing work orders.
Issue parts to next-higher assemblies.
Obtain estimated completion dates from manufacturing teams for critical parts.
Maintain records related to materials received, shipped, in inventory, and in production.
Track production rates, lead times, and work progress.
Help establish production sequence and timing needed to meet shipping requirements.