Production Controller

Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc.•Saint Johnsbury, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Controller supports production planning and scheduling at Weidmann Electrical Technology’s St. Johnsbury, Vermont facility. The role prepares and distributes job order packets, ensures required drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation are available to manufacturing teams, monitors production progress, and coordinates schedule and order information among Customer Service, Planning, Production, and Shipping. The position also performs tasks in SAP, maintains accurate records, and supports material requirements and production priorities. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Shipping, Customer Service, and Engineering, the Production Controller helps keep production schedules aligned with operational priorities and customer expectations. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Familiarity with internal and customer-specific drawings is noted in the role description.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, production coordination, or supply chain operations preferred.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems required; SAP preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and production scheduling principles.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Critical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Adaptability and flexibility during changing operational demands.
Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing planning or production coordination experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
Familiarity with internal drawings and customer-specific drawings.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute job order packets, ensuring required drawings, bills of materials, and documentation are available to manufacturing teams before printing and release.
Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to support on-time delivery and customer requirements.
Expedite critical jobs through applicable manufacturing processes.
Assist in developing and maintaining priority lists for material cutting and inter-facility material movements, and provide backup for cylinder ordering tasks.
Monitor production flow and escalate issues that impede it.
Review department dispatch lists and help resolve shortages or backlog.
Work with Production and Planning to ensure dispatch lists are followed in sequence and provide dates for items that are or will be late.
Coordinate order-status and schedule information among Customer Service, Planning, Production, and Shipping.
Escalate issues affecting production schedules and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve constraints.
Use SAP to support production planning, maintain data accuracy, process transactions, and support material requirements.
Generate reports and maintain records related to order status, production schedules, and inventory activities.
Build proficiency in planning systems and manufacturing processes.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to planning effectiveness and workflow.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing schedule adherence and operational performance.
Maintain accurate and organized job documentation and ensure information supporting production schedules and customer commitments is complete and accurate.
Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Build effective cross-departmental working relationships and provide backup support for planning and scheduling activities.