Production Control Specialist

IntelliPro Group Inc.•Cape Canaveral, FL

8d•$50 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Control Specialist to support a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will focus on reducing work-order backlog, improving ERP/MRP data integrity, expediting critical jobs, and providing production control support where needed. The ideal candidate will have experience with production scheduling, work-order management, expediting, backlog cleanup, and ERP/MRP systems and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Experience with production scheduling, production control, expediting, or backlog/data cleanup in a manufacturing or production environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Costpoint, or similar.
Comfortable working directly with ERP/MRP data rather than relying solely on dashboards or reports.
Ability to independently manage and prioritize work orders in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Willingness to work fully onsite in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Nice To Haves

Experience with work-order backlog remediation, data cleanup, or production expediting.
Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
Familiarity with Jira/ITS and AI tools.
Experience in both development and production manufacturing environments.
Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive reduction of the work-order backlog by reviewing and dispositioning idle or unnecessary orders.
Resolve kitted-but-stalled orders and close out completed work orders.
Execute targeted expedite activities for high-priority jobs by identifying material, kit requirements, and production blockers.
Coordinate with production teams and related work centers to prevent schedule delays.
Maintain ERP/MRP data integrity and ensure production information is accurate and up to date.
Provide production control coverage and handle routine escalations as needed.
Track and communicate daily status on backlog reduction, expedite activities, and work-center handoffs.
Identify recurring constraints and production blockers and escalate them to appropriate leadership.
Partner with the core Production Control team and assume work-center ownership when required.
Support additional work centers once assigned backlog has been cleared while maintaining accurate production data.
Help keep WIP moving and minimize future work-order backlog.