Production Control 1

FedExEdwardsville, KS
55d$15 - $29Onsite

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Couriers and Messengers

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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