Production Control Specialist

The Production Control Specialist provides manufacturing support with material flow, operational planning/execution and coordinates production processes for all facilities. Using an MRP/ERP system, the Specialist will ensure inventory alignment and production capability.

Essential Duties

• Generate batch cards into Syspro for use in production.
• Following the completion of production, responsible for the data entry of the completed batch cards into Syspro.
• Maintain production schedule and inventory report up to date through daily communication with the Production Supervisor to capture schedule changes.
• Analyze inventory report vs. production schedule to identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Production Control Manager.
• Release sales order for shipping and create all shipping documentation including bills of material, packing slips, customs invoices, and hazardous goods shipping manifests.

• REQUIRED to maintain any and all Federal, DOT, FAA certifications mandated to ship hazardous goods domestically and/or internationally, including ground, ocean, and air freight.
• Schedule required transportation for all shipments.

• Work with the Purchasing/Logistics department to schedule atypical shipments – expedites, trials, etc.
• Upon shipment, compile all sales order and shipping documents into packet for transfer to accounting.
• Act as main point of contact for drivers and ensure that proper documentation accompanies all shipments
• Ensure ground deliveries are collected timely and deliveries stay organized
• Enter sales orders into computer system for processing
• Respond to customer inquiries, or direct customer to the appropriate department, regarding shipments, shipping lines, delivery dates, shipping quotes or billing disputes, and supply shipping documents when necessary
• Coordinate with Sales Representatives regarding customer issues/concerns
• Generate GRN’s on all company purchase orders, should be within one day of receiving packet from purchasing
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition

Secondary Duties

• Cross train to serve as backup for other Production Control Specialist, and/or other production control functions as directed by Production Control Manager.
• Cooperate with and assist other areas of production as assigned by Production Control Manager or Director of Operations.
• Research and reconcile work-in-process valuation variances.
• Participate in periodic cycle counts and quarterly inventories counts as assigned.
• Participate in CANDO Audits

This position is also required to perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager, Manufacturing Director, or President

Education & Experience Requirements

·Have a High School diploma with at least 1 year of experience in production control and/or inventory management in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. ·Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with an integrated business system necessary. This position requires strong attention to detail, ability to follow through, use of good judgment, and excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision. In addition, candidates must be able to multi-task, have demonstrated problem solving skills, and the ability to take initiative. Minimal lifting is required.

• Certification in Hazmat shipping is preferred.