Production Control Clerk

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, manufacturing data, and production requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including data entry, reporting, and document management.
• Experience managing bills of materials (BOMs), work orders, and production schedules preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and capacity planning.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work primarily in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Capable of sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to review technical documents, reports, and production schedules with accuracy.
• Must be able to meet attendance and scheduling requirements.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain production schedules using ERP systems and Excel to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Determine material and part requirements based on customer orders, engineering specifications, and ERP data.
• Monitor production performance and report schedule attainment metrics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to efficiently manage production capacity, labor resources, and workflow priorities.
• Assign manufacturing lead times, due dates, and routing information for released and special-order jobs.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, inventory, and production discrepancies that impact scheduling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and reporting processes.
• Participate in project reviews, milestone meetings, and new product introduction activities.
• Create, maintain, and validate master bills of materials (BOMs) and work-order BOMs for accuracy.
• Verify BOMs against engineering documentation and drawings.
• Prepare production documentation packages, including drawings, routers, travelers, instructions, and completion schedules.
• Maintain awareness of active projects, manufacturing workload, customer demand, and production capabilities.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)