Production Controller

Army National Guard Units • Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position. The role involves establishing plans and schedules for maintenance and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment using multiple process production methods. The Production Controller will implement maintenance plans, monitor progress, and provide status updates on equipment and maintenance actions using automation support programs and/or manual systems. This position is responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, and supply updates, making on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities, and ensuring proper management and reporting of equipment readiness and property accountability. The role also involves programming workload, shop space, and personnel on both short and long-term bases, conducting planning for maintenance operations, and ensuring Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded and executed to maximize readiness. The Production Controller will analyze repair methods, develop control procedures, and coordinate with units and logistical personnel regarding repair operations and critical shortages of repair parts. Additionally, the position provides technical guidance and oversight to lower-graded personnel and may guide mechanics and other support staff. The position is temporary with an obligated indefinite appointment.

Requirements

• Military Grades: PV1 (E-1) - SFC (E-7)
• Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• General Experience: Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.
• Specialized Experience: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities.
• Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility.
• Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes.
• Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc.
• OR 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level (requiring two SF-50s or equivalent showing one year at the next lower grade, or one SF-50 if resume shows at least one year continuous employment in that position).

Nice To Haves

• Desired Military Assignments: 91/92/88 - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection.
• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

Responsibilities

• Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments.
• Provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment using readiness, production, and management reports.
• Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information.
• Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Ensures Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported, and accounted for.
• Prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements.
• Ensures that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner.
• Programs workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis.
• Conducts initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, and equipment readiness.
• Ensures that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness.
• Performs demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements.
• Designates and maintains current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities, and unit supported.
• Authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisitions and provides status of repair parts; and assures the effective utilization of maintenance personnel.
• Provides both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units.
• Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning.
• Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.
• Analyzes repair methods and develops control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Ensures that maintenance is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place.
• Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.
• Coordinates with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, and item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.
• May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes.
• Ensures necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned (temporary, minor, or incidental tasks).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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