- Location
- Garner, IA
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Summary: This Production Control role will involve supporting production planning, inventory management, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a passion for operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in creating production schedules and work orders based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor production progress and provide regular updates to the production team.
• Coordinate with various departments, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Collaborate with the production team to resolve any production-related issues, such as material shortages or equipment malfunctions, in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic inventory audits to identify discrepancies and take corrective actions.
• Assist in analyzing production data, such as yield rates, cycle times, and quality metrics, to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks and suggesting process optimization measures.
• Assist in generating reports related to production activities and key performance indicators.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in operations management or a related field is a plus.
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computer software, including MS Office applications.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Basic understanding of production planning, inventory management, and production control concepts.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Requirements:
• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Requirements
Office & Administration, Production Control