Summary/ Objective:

The Production Control Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing operations. The Specialist role oversees material procurement, production scheduling, packaging design and maintenance, and master schedule management. A successful candidate will ensure production remains on schedule and aligns with customer expectations, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining strong interdepartmental and customer communication.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.


• Plan and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders


• Manage plant work schedules to recover from unplanned production down or manpower constraints.


• Communicate schedule updates across departments to ensure alignment and transparency.


• Maintain accurate records of material usage, inventory levels, and vendor lead times.


• Assist in minimizing interruptions to production schedules through effective parts and materials procurement practices.


• Utilize PLEX or similar ERP to maximize resource planning and production efficiency.


• Maintain effective communication with various groups such as customers, business development, etc., to ensure on-time delivery of products and team support.


• Analyze sales orders releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.


• Ability to recognize and help solve production, scheduling, or material related issues. Identify root causes for continuous improvement.


• Develop, implement, and maintain internal and external packaging to meet the customers’ specifications, quality and EHS standards.


• Ensure packaging supports product flow, minimize waste, and enhance material handling.


• Standardize packaging procedures and documentation.


• Create and monitor fabrication schedules to ensure on-time completion of projects.


• Ability to work in an off-site warehouse including the use of a forklift to load and unload trucks and move materials.


• Regular attendance is required.

 

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.