Production Control Associate

Production Control Associate

Responsibilities:

· Releases / Issues work orders for manufactured products.

· Accommodates known constraints such as capacity, staffing and material supply in order to maximize throughput through process bottlenecks.

· Utilize capacity planning tools to effectively balance workload

· Participate in the planning and scheduling of new product launches and product end of life discontinuations

· Work with Purchasing to ensure materials delivered achieves schedule requirements.

· Ensure proper scheduling of materials for production in accordance with customer demands and equipment availability.

· Prioritizes work orders and communicates expedites when needed

· Monitors work order status to provide expected completion and ship date to the customer.

· Maintain ERP system production schedules are accurate and up to date.

· Manage and maintain inventory levels where applicable. WIP, Sub-Assembly components, Finished Goods.

· Acts as the primary contact for customers, ensuring proper communication of product status.

· Ensure proper communication of production issues with appropriate departments.

· Coordinates shipping requirements with shipping department and customer.

· Monitors on time delivery performance

· Performs additional duties or tasks, as assigned.

Skills, knowledge:

· Understanding of demand planning, production planning, and production scheduling

· Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks

· Experience working with ERP and MRP systems

· Strong data analysis, problem solving skills and mathematical ability

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment

· Knowledge of product manufacturing process

· Excellent oral and written communications skills

· Experience using Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook

Position includes an excellent compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, vacation, paid holidays and 401K match. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-10 hours OT based on company needs
• 1st shift

Salary: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience following material from start to finish?
• Do you have experience talking and working with sales and customers?

Ability to Commute:

• South Elgin, IL 60177 (Required)

Work Location: In person