What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Controller position at Karman Space & Defense?
Summary
The Production Controller supports program execution by maintaining production visibility, tracking schedules, and ensuring accurate updates to shared tools and ERP systems. This role works closely with Program Managers, IPT Leads, and cross-functional teams to monitor milestones, identify risks, and ensure program deliverables remain aligned with program and company objectives. Reports directly to the IPT Lead..
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including,but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
The Production Controller supports program execution by maintaining production visibility, tracking schedules, and ensuring accurate updates to shared tools and ERP systems. This role works closely with Program Managers, IPT Leads, and cross-functional teams to monitor milestones, identify risks, and ensure program deliverables remain aligned with program and company objectives. Reports directly to the IPT Lead..
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Manage and update program trackers, dashboards, and ERP data to ensure accurate, real-time visibility of production status.
- Collaborate with Program Managers to monitor milestones, track risks, and support schedule alignment.
- Communicate status updates, blockers, and key deliverable progress to program stakeholders.
- Identify and anticipate constraints within the production lifecycle and coordinate resolutions to maintain production flow and customer deliverables.
- Ensure material readiness through interfacing with external vendor/suppliers and reviewing on-hand supply.
- Provide proactive production support, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met, and driving internal execution and progress.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in production control, project coordination, or a similar role (aerospace/defense preferred).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and production tracking/reporting tools.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Proven ability to manage schedules, data, and competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.
- Eager to develop program management expertise and expand responsibilities.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain SECRET Clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including,but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000