Production Control 1

FedEx • Edwardsville, KS

55d • $15 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control I coordinates and expedites the flow of information, work, and materials within or among facilities and lines of business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of planning principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems and apply advanced planning tools and techniques.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain workflow within the unit.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
• Ability to determine appropriate approaches and provide innovative solutions to moderately complex technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Proficiency in computer operations and applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment; flexibility to work extended hours as required.
• Customer service driven.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Publish reports per established schedule and prepare data for production meetings.
• Coordinate waving and picking of work based on the daily production schedule.
• Troubleshoot and escalate orders to appropriate teams.
• Compile reports on work progress and production plans or issues as they arise.
• Lead internal and external daily production meetings with customers and leadership teams.
• Fulfill expedited requests for customer escalation issues, including system and part receipts.
• Coordinate operational alignment and execution; escalate technical issues as needed.
• Perform coordinating, routing, and material handling duties to meet production schedules.
• Review product discrepancies and determine disposition.
• Research root causes for discrepancies and follow corresponding procedures.
• Prepare forecasts for capacity planning and new product introductions.
• Contact vendors and shippers to ensure timely forwarding of merchandise, supplies, and equipment.
• Adhere to security policies to maintain data confidentiality.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding order priority, scheduling, and status updates.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees