Sr Production Control Analyst

MC Test Service Inc•Melbourne, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Production Control Analyst is responsible for supporting and coordinating complex factory execution activities by maintaining accurate visibility of work-in-process (WIP), production status, constraints, holds, priorities, and manufacturing transactions. This role serves as the senior technical resource within Production Control and acts as a critical link between the approved production plan and live factory execution. Working closely with Program Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, the Senior Production Control Analyst analyzes production conditions, identifies execution risks, coordinates resolution of factory constraints, and provides timely and accurate production information that supports planning decisions, recovery actions, schedule attainment, and customer delivery commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in production control, manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory control, production scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred.
Advanced experience utilizing ERP/MRP or manufacturing execution systems to support production control, work order execution, transaction accuracy, and inventory/WIP management.
Demonstrated experience monitoring WIP, work order status, production constraints, schedule attainment, and manufacturing execution.
Experience identifying and resolving production transaction, inventory, WIP, or manufacturing data discrepancies.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, product transfers, and complex manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to analyze production performance, identify execution risks, and coordinate effective cross-functional resolution.
Proven ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance within a production or manufacturing environment.
Advanced analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods during the work shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials up to 25 pounds.
Ability to visually review documents, reports, spreadsheets, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to move throughout office and production areas as business needs require.
Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ESD protection devices.
The employee is required to exercise sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a professional business environment.
The role requires the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, interpret and analyze information, and make decisions consistent with organizational objectives.
Employees must effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality where appropriate, and adapt to changing business needs.
The position requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production control activities across assigned production areas by monitoring work order status, WIP, production priorities, holds, constraints, and completion progress.
Maintain an accurate and timely view of factory execution and communicate production status, risks, constraints, and changes to Planning, Manufacturing, and other applicable stakeholders.
Analyze WIP, schedule attainment, throughput, WIP aging, production status, and manufacturing constraints to identify execution risks and escalate issues requiring cross-functional action.
Coordinate resolution of complex production constraints involving material availability, engineering changes, quality issues, manufacturing conditions, and work order requirements.
Support factory recovery execution by coordinating approved priority changes, tracking actions and constraints, and communicating progress and execution impacts to Planning and Supply Chain.
Monitor and validate ERP/MRP transactions, work order activity, production reporting, inventory movements, and related manufacturing data to maintain transaction accuracy and reliable production information.
Investigate production control discrepancies and transaction issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions to improve data integrity and manufacturing execution.
Monitor inventory and WIP accuracy associated with production activity and coordinate reconciliation or correction of discrepancies with Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Planning, and other appropriate functions.
Analyze production performance metrics, WIP trends, throughput, schedule attainment, transaction accuracy, and operational data to identify opportunities for improved factory execution.
Develop and communicate production status reports, WIP analyses, constraint summaries, execution metrics, and other production control information to support operational and management decision-making.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, product transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities by coordinating production control and execution requirements.
Serve as the Production Control subject matter expert by mentoring Production Control Analysts, providing technical guidance, and promoting consistent production control and ERP transaction practices.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production visibility, transaction accuracy, WIP management, manufacturing flow, production control processes, and operational efficiency.
Ensure production control activities comply with company procedures, customer requirements, inventory controls, quality requirements, and established manufacturing processes.