Summary:

The Production Control Specialist works closely with the quality, engineering, and purchasing departments to ensure all manufacturing activities are started and completed on time, of acceptable quality, with minimal cost and waste. They are responsible for maintaining the schedule for production through internal work orders that is driven by the sales order schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides the facility and internal customers with an accurate schedule and work orders to be processed.
• Create, communicate, and accomplish daily department tasks and schedule.
• Works daily on the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report in the ERP system for supply/demand shortages on internal work orders.
• Actively drives the facility and production to begin and complete orders on time.
• Manages the work order release queue to release orders on schedule.
• Monitors expiring material in inventory to mitigate schedule impacts.
• Coordinates with the purchasing department on material shortages and/or materials with lead time to ensure orders are scheduled appropriately and material arrives as scheduled.
• Reviews open sales order constraints and works with other departments to get a status update.
• Communicate with other departments on shortages, errors, and/or accuracy of part's demands until resolved.
• Assists other departments with work order inquiries and requests.
• Collaborates with the quality and production departments for periodic process testing and personnel qualification requirements.
• Attends the daily Material Review Board (MRB) meeting and completes all actions assigned to production control.
• Keeps WOs and associated documentation with each part throughout the manufacturing process and provide documentation to their internal customer.
• Retain part traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Present for the weekly meeting with engineering and purchasing to discuss current or forecasted impediments.
• Follow safety protocols, identify and communicate any possible safety concerns.
• Comprehend and work to the requirements of applicable department and company work instructions and operating procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate degree; two years of related experience and training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Security Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the US. If required possess the ability to pass the Defense National Agency Check IAW DoDD 5200.2
• Preferred – Experience in Aerospace production or manufacturing.

Physical Demands / ADA Compliance

Ability to pass DOT Drug Testing requirements (49 CFR Part 40). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to telephone, mouse, and keyboard. The ability to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will understand is required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Honeycomb Company of America (HCOA) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. Additionally, HCOA will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

Honeycomb Company of America is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Offers of employment with Honeycomb Company of America are conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug-test, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Refer to current Compensation Spreadsheet for salary range of this position.