Production Controller (Kitting)
About The Position
The Production Controller plans and oversees production control projects involving inspection, repair, modification, fabrication, and kit building. The role conducts all phases of production planning, including estimating, scheduling, and expediting repair, modification, and fabrication operations. It reviews and analyzes schedules, references, and directives to determine project requirements, and interprets manufacturing data and standards. The Production Controller determines the machinery, equipment, work processes, and personnel needed for each project; researches sources for required materials through catalogs and supplier contact; and compiles detailed direct and indirect cost estimates, explaining figures that exceed limitations. The position schedules and monitors production operations, works with other departments to resolve delays, and helps ensure projects are completed on schedule. The employee works in an office part of the time and regularly visits production areas. Those areas involve moderate risks and discomfort and may expose the employee to strong odors or fumes from paint, fuels, or chemicals. Appropriate safety equipment is required in production areas.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- One year of specialized experience directly related to the position: at the GS-09 level, equivalent to GS-07 for current or former federal civilian employees, or equivalent to GS-08 for other applicants.
- Specialized experience may include executing fabrication, overhaul, kit building, and product repair; analyzing production operations for efficiency and improvements; coordinating timing and integration of production efforts; conducting production planning; and planning and overseeing production control projects.
- Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their educational claims.
- Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
- Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
- A REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents are required to access certain federal facilities.
- Employees must refrain from illegal drug use; selected applicants for testing-designated positions must complete required drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee production control projects involving inspection, repair, modification, fabrication, and kit building.
- Conduct production planning, including estimating, scheduling, and expediting repair, modification, and fabrication operations.
- Review schedules, references, and directives to determine project requirements and interpret manufacturing data and standards.
- Determine the machinery, equipment, work processes, and personnel required for each project.
- Research and identify sources for required materials through catalogs and direct contact with suppliers.
- Compile detailed cost estimates, including direct and indirect costs, and explain figures that exceed limitations.
- Schedule and monitor production operations.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve delays and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility based on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
