Production Controller
About The Position
The Production Controller is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring production schedules to ensure products are manufactured and shipped on time. This role coordinates customer delivery requirements, material availability, and manufacturing capacity to optimize workflow and meet business objectives. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality, the Production Controller helps drive operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and a high level of customer satisfaction. Take a minute to hear from our team about life in our machine shop: Machine Shop Testimonials.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a Manufacturing related field or equivalent years of experience
- Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, production planning and/or supply chain processes
- Proficiency with a company ERP
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
- Proficiency with scheduling software and Microsoft office products
- Ability to create and understand reports in order to make production decisions
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
- Experience using and creating reports in Power BI
- Two or more years’ experience in Project Management
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate machine shop production schedules and achievable production targets.
- Use ERP capacity planning tools to recommend scheduling adjustments and support on-time delivery
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule to minimize past-due orders.
- Monitor production capacity, workload, and critical component availability to ensure schedule attainment
- Establish delivery dates and estimate production timelines based on capacity, materials, tooling, complexity, backlog, and demand
- Recommend optimal lot sizes based on production requirements and customer demand
- Analyze delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve on-time delivery
- Identify project risks early and drive resolution to prevent schedule delays.
- Communicate project requirements and status across internal teams and customers to maintain alignment and manage expectations
- Assist the shop floor in resolving hold tags, routing issues, and other production constraints.
- Lead kickoff and customer meetings to align stakeholders on project requirements, milestones, schedules, and expectations
- Monitor project costs to ensure budget alignment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive base salary + bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- On-site gym and wellness programs
- EV charging stations and sustainability initiatives
- Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
