Production Controller - 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide support to supervisor / management / leadership in the activities of distributing, prioritizing, guiding / orienting and monitoring the work of the team in function / support of the programs and established deadlines, in order to meet goals. Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements.

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
• Elaborate action plans, aimed / designed to meet and exceed expectations of the customer
• Directly support the supervisor by providing technical support
• Participate in the preparation of action plans aimed / designed to meet and exceed the customers expectations
• Lend support to the supervisor / management / leadership in the activities of distributing, prioritizing, guiding, and monitoring the work of the team in function / support of the programs and established deadlines, in order to meet goals

Education:

• Desired: Degree in Engineering, Aviation or Business Administration.
• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

• Generally, 2-4 years of experience in area of responsibility or 1-2 Years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience in similar activities (planning or production planning)
• Prior aircraft Manufacturing/ maintenance and repair experience.

Knowledge:

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are moderately complex in nature. Aircraft production environment
• Ability to implement and standardize proposed solutions.
• Risk analysis

Skills:

• Proficiency with planning practices and tools
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Utilization of Lean Production concepts

Abilities:

• Data analysis and consolidation

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.