Production Control Associate

Production Control Associate Responsibilities:

• Releases / Issues work orders for manufactured products.
• Accommodates known constraints such as capacity, staffing and material supply in order to maximize throughput through process bottlenecks.
• Utilize capacity planning tools to effectively balance workload
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of new product launches and product end of life discontinuations
• Work with Purchasing to ensure materials delivered achieves schedule requirements.
• Ensure proper scheduling of materials for production in accordance with customer demands and equipment availability.
• Prioritizes work orders and communicates expedites when needed
• Monitors work order status to provide expected completion and ship date to the customer.
• Maintain ERP system production schedules are accurate and up to date.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels where applicable. WIP, Sub-Assembly components, Finished Goods.
• Acts as the primary contact for customers, ensuring proper communication of product status.
• Ensure proper communication of production issues with appropriate departments.
• Coordinates shipping requirements with shipping department and customer.
• Monitors on time delivery performance
• Performs additional duties or tasks, as assigned. Skills, knowledge:
• Understanding of demand planning, production planning, and production scheduling
• Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems
• Strong data analysis, problem solving skills and mathematical ability
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Knowledge of product manufacturing process
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook Position includes an excellent compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, vacation, paid holidays and 401K match.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

8-10 hours OT based on company needs 1st shift

Salary:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program

Pay:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience following material from start to finish? Do you have experience talking and working with sales and customers? Ability to

Commute:

South Elgin, IL 60177 (Required)

Work Location:

In person