Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist

Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Job Summary:

The PCO specialist is responsible for maintaining the flow of daily transactions and addressing exceptions that may impact the flow of materials and labor required to meet production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Write outside service purchase orders (i.e heat treat, outside processing)
Work MRP exception messages
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

3+ years Production control experience or specialized training in scheduling
Must have a background in fabrication, production, scheduling and planning
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Production planning: 3 years (Preferred)
Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)

Other Qualifications:

Experience planning, analyzing, and scheduling job order in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with suppliers and internal departments
Knowledge with cycle counting & physical inventory
Familiar with MRP / ERP systems
This position requires the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers.
Must be able to take verbal and written instructions.
Attention to detail - Hard worker - Good attitude
Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment
To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 60 pounds
Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
Frequently bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
Accurately distinguish colors, letters, and numbers
Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices
Use hands and fingers to manually inspect and assess, lift, rotate, and wrap or otherwise package parts
Ability to climb up and down as necessary to board and operate forklift
Visual ability to gauge distances, recognize and avoid obstacles to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

Moderate Noise
Excessive noise, hearing protection required (occasionally)
Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
Sharp instruments including box cutters, scissors, and other tools used in packaging/shipping
Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear may be required

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