Production Controller

TACOM • Texarkana, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Red River Army Depot (RRAD), located in northeast Texas near Texarkana, is hiring a Production Controller (Planner) to oversee all Major and Secondary Programs. The position performs planning, estimation, and control functions to develop production and quality control procedures for assigned work. It coordinates the repair, rebuild, and modification of combat and tactical vehicles, hulls, engines and transmissions, weapon systems, and electronic and infrared guidance systems.

The Production Controller advises depot personnel on development, testing, and rollout decisions, incorporating input from independent contractors, higher headquarters, and Army guidance. The role communicates with commands to review scopes of work and other program information, develops cost estimates at customer request, and reviews routes and bills of material. It develops and maintains production schedules for customers and production shops, determines the availability and serviceability of required machines, measuring devices, test equipment, tools, equipment, and facilities, and coordinates planning with production planning specialists, shop foremen, engineers, supply specialists, and other production controllers.

This position may require business travel up to 10% of the time. It may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed one year and one day, with possible extensions as described in the announcement. A one-year probationary period may be required. Salary includes applicable locality pay or a Local Market Supplement; payment of relocation costs is not authorized.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience developing production schedules, analyzing cost estimates, and identifying production bottlenecks that could affect completion of production workload; this experience is typical of the next lower federal grade/level, GS-07.
• Applicants with a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement, such as Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Military Spouse, DoD Military Spouse Preference, or Reinstatement.
• Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• May require business travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Controller (Planner) over all Major and Secondary Programs.
• Perform planning, estimation, and control functions to develop production and quality control procedures for assigned work.
• Coordinate repair, rebuild, and modification of combat and tactical vehicles, hulls, engines and transmissions, weapon systems, and electronic and infrared guidance systems.
• Advise depot personnel on development, testing, and rollout decisions, incorporating input from independent contractors, higher headquarters, and Army guidance.
• Communicate with commands to review scopes of work and other program information.
• Develop cost estimates at the request of depot customers and review routes and bills of material.
• Develop production schedules for customers and production shops, and keep schedules updated.
• Determine the availability and serviceability of machines, measuring devices, special test equipment, special tools, equipment, and facilities required for programs.
• Coordinate planning activities with Senior Specialists in Production Planning and Control, shop foremen, engineers, supply specialists, and production controllers.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency should be contacted for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed