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 customer order coordination, monitoring order progress, and maintaining accurate records in production and inventory systems. The role updates production schedules under supervision, provides basic lead-time information using the ERP system, and helps prepare schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.

The position also supports routine inventory tasks, tracks inventory and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff, communicates order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments, and performs data entry and basic analysis related to production timing and capacity.

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

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.
• Able to use Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.
• Day-one medical/Rx, dental, and vision plans.
• 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 that allows employees 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