Production Control Specialist

MiTek • Hazelwood, MO

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About The Position

The Production Control Specialist supports the production planning process by assisting with the coordination of customer orders, monitoring order progress, and maintaining accurate records within production and inventory systems. The role assists with maintaining production schedules, monitoring sales orders and lead times in the ERP system, supporting inventory and materials tracking, and communicating order and scheduling information to internal departments. Basic analysis of production timing and capacity is performed under direction.

The position is primarily performed in an office environment using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Essential duties also require access to a factory, where the employee may encounter temperature changes, noise, vibration, chemicals or fumes, and factory machinery.

MiTek describes itself as a platform innovator serving the building industry. Founded on its 1955 invention of the Gang-Nail plate, the company provides software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions. It has nearly 5,600 team members worldwide and has been a Berkshire Hathaway company since 2001.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing or production control environment required.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems or willingness to learn required.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the production schedule under supervision.
• Monitor sales orders and provide basic lead-time information using the ERP system.
• Support preparation of production schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.
• Participate in routine inventory tasks, such as cycle counts.
• Communicate order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments, including manufacturing, customer service, and logistics.
• Help track inventory levels and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Enter and review data to ensure order and inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic analysis related to production timing and capacity under direction.

Benefits

• Paid time off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision plans available from day one.
• Paid caregiver leave, paid parental leave, and adoption reimbursement.
• Performance/incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement and training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• myFlexPay partner service to track, manage, and access pay anytime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED