Production Order Specialist

Description

Are you detail-oriented, technically minded, and comfortable working with engineering drawings and manufacturing information? If you take pride in getting the details right and enjoy helping production run smoothly, A&K Railroad Materials wants to hear from you!

For more than 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted leader in supplying new and used railroad track materials across North America. Our Kansas City, KS manufacturing facility produces specialized trackwork products that support critical railroad infrastructure.

We're looking for a Production Order Specialist to serve as the connection between Engineering, Planning, and Production. You'll make sure production orders are accurate, complete, and ready for the shop before manufacturing begins.

What You'll Do

You'll work with engineering and manufacturing information every day, including:

• Create, review, and process production orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) 
• Review engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing routes 
• Verify items, quantities, revisions, operations, and supporting documentation 
• Identify discrepancies and work with Engineering to resolve issues 
• Prepare and release production documentation to the shop 
• Coordinate with Planning and Production to ensure orders are ready for manufacturing 
• Maintain accurate production records and support quality requirements 

Requirements

This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

We're looking for someone with:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills 
• Ability to work accurately with detailed manufacturing information 
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn 
• Manufacturing, engineering support, production control, or planning experience preferred 
• Experience with D365, ERP systems, BOMs, production orders, or work orders preferred 
• Experience in steel fabrication, machining, welding, railroad, or heavy manufacturing is a plus 

Manufacturing experience is preferred, but we're willing to train the right person with strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.

Why Join A&K?

You'll join an established company with a 65+ year history while working alongside Engineering and Production teams to manufacture products that support America's railroad infrastructure.

We offer:

• Competitive pay 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• PTO & Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Boot Voucher Program 
• Company-Provided Tools 
• Career Growth Opportunities 

If you're ready to put your technical skills and attention to detail to work in a growing manufacturing environment, apply today! Our application takes about 3 minutes, and qualified candidates can expect to hear from us within 24–48 hours.