Production Controller

Weidmann Electrical Technology•Saint Johnsbury, VT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Controller supports production planning and coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role prepares and distributes job order packets and ensures drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation are available to manufacturing teams before work is printed and released. It monitors production progress, coordinates schedule information among departments, and helps address constraints that affect production flow and customer commitments. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Shipping, Customer Service, and Engineering, the Production Controller supports order status communication, planning and scheduling activities, SAP transactions, reporting, and accurate recordkeeping. The position also helps identify process inefficiencies and supports continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, analytical, adaptable, and familiar with internal and customer-specific drawings.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, production coordination, or supply chain operations is preferred.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is required; SAP experience is 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.
Manufacturing planning or production coordination experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with internal and customer-specific drawings.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute job order packets, ensuring required drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation are available to manufacturing teams before print and release.
Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to support on-time delivery and customer requirements.
Facilitate expediting of critical jobs through applicable manufacturing processes.
Help develop and maintain 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 dates are provided for items that are or will be late.
Coordinate information between Customer Service, Planning, Production, and Shipping, including order status and schedule adjustments.
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.
Develop proficiency in planning systems and improve understanding of manufacturing processes.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend workflow and planning improvements; support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate, organized job documentation and ensure information used for schedules and customer commitments is complete and accurate.
Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Build effective cross-department relationships and provide backup support for planning and scheduling to support business continuity.