Production Control Specialist

Position Summary

The Production Control Specialist participates in the development and refinement of production schedules. The PCS directly tracks and analyzes new and ongoing orders, implementing production changes as required, while balancing inventory quantities. The PCS works closely with procurement to maintain satisfactory levels of raw materials to meet production objectives.

• Manages all division inventory relating to records and tracking of materials.
• Writes production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity.
• Determines and oversees production and shipment goals.
• Communicates and coordinates with logistics and procurement when inventory levels drop below production needs.
• Adheres to the inventory reduction program by consistently evaluating inventory levels to prevent and/or identify excess.
• Utilizing schedules developed by Division Production Control Manager and/or the Material Planning Manager, track sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations.
• Performs the required system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material.

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in inventory and production control preferred.
• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
• Supplemental Coverages for Critical illness/Accident/Hospital/Life
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• 401K with Roth Option & Retirement Income Account
• Combined PTO for sick, personal and vacation (Home and Work balance)
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Cash Incentive
• Social Responsibility Options
• Engaged and Empowered Teams
• Career Development
• Education Reimbursement Program

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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