Production Control Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Production Control Specialist to join our manufacturing team. This position requires a strong communicator who is comfortable working directly with employees, customers, business partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.

In addition to supporting production planning and scheduling, this role will involve frequent communication with people inside and outside the organization. The ideal candidate should be confident speaking with a variety of audiences, representing the company professionally, and communicating information clearly in meetings, presentations, events, and other public-facing situations.

We are looking for someone with professional experience in manufacturing, production control, operations, communications, customer relations, or a related field. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, building professional relationships, and taking initiative to resolve issues.

Duties

• Communicate regularly with production teams, management, customers, suppliers, business partners, and other stakeholders
• Represent the company professionally during meetings, events, community activities, and other external engagements
• Communicate company and production-related information clearly to both internal and external audiences
• Assist with company communications, presentations, events, and media or community relations as needed
• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules
• Coordinate with production teams to support on-time manufacturing and delivery
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as needed
• Track WIP (Work-in-Process) and finished goods inventory
• Identify production bottlenecks and communicate issues to the appropriate teams
• Communicate order and production status with internal teams, customers, and logistics partners
• Maintain accurate ERP system data and production records
• Assist with customer and OEM communications related to production status and requirements
• Support company initiatives involving customers, community organizations, government representatives, and other external stakeholders
• Comply with all production-related safety rules and procedures while performing assigned duties
• Perform additional related duties as needed to support company operations and business needs

Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in production control, production planning, manufacturing, operations, communications, customer relations, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in professional settings
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with employees, customers, business partners, and community stakeholders
• Professional and confident when representing a company in meetings, events, presentations, and other public-facing situations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong computer and data management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate production information clearly and accurately

Preferred

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Experience working directly with OEM customers
• Experience in production control, production planning, operations, or supply chain
• Experience with customer relations, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or community engagement
• Experience representing an organization at professional, community, or industry events
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing management systems
• Green Card holder or authorized to work in the United States

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a role that goes beyond traditional production planning. You will have the opportunity to work directly with people throughout the organization while also representing the company to customers, business partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced professional and strong communicator who can build relationships, confidently represent the company, and help connect our manufacturing operations with the people and organizations we work with.

Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person