What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Coordinator position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Production Control CoordinatorJob Description
The Production Control Coordinator/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of raw materials, parts, and assemblies throughout the production process. This role involves a balance of proactive planning and real-time expediting, coordination across departments to resolve bottlenecks, maintain inventory accuracy, and support on-time delivery to customers.
Responsibilities
The work environment is on-site, Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM. Parking is included.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Middle River, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
The Production Control Coordinator/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of raw materials, parts, and assemblies throughout the production process. This role involves a balance of proactive planning and real-time expediting, coordination across departments to resolve bottlenecks, maintain inventory accuracy, and support on-time delivery to customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain status reports for assigned parts and assemblies, including identification, quantities, schedules, and completion dates.
- Monitor and expedite materials through operational procedures to ensure production schedules are met.
- Identify and resolve material discrepancies, coordinating corrective actions with procurement, engineering, and shop floor teams.
- Liaise with departments to address manufacturing difficulties, schedule changes, engineering modifications, or other delays.
- Ensure raw material inventory is maintained to standard protocols, supporting accuracy and customer confidence.
- Proactively manage demand fluctuations by soliciting updated rates and adjusting material flow accordingly.
- Support production efforts by coordinating activities with peers and empowering team members to take ownership of tasks.
- Assist with shop order and finished parts inventories, ensuring timely release and movement of materials.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully using email, radio, or messenger tools to escalate issues and align stakeholders.
- High School Diploma/GED (Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred).
- 1 year experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system.
- Strong knowledge of production control processes, material flow, and inventory management.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage workflow across multiple sections.
- Proficiency in MS Office and production control systems.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey issues and solutions clearly and succinctly.
- Any related work experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved is a plus.
- Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted and remain mobile in shop conditions (exposure to dirt, fumes, heat, cold, and noise).
The work environment is on-site, Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM. Parking is included.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Middle River, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Middle River,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $35