Production Control Analyst (20140)

The Production Control Analyst reports to the Production Control Supervisor and plays a crucial role assisting in driving the manufacturing site, working with cross-functional departments, and ensuring that production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with customer orders and inventory requirements. This role acts as a bridge between various departments, including production, logistics, and program managers, to optimize production schedules, minimize delays, and maintain cost efficiency. Duties include reviewing daily and weekly production plans, monitoring and reporting on the execution of plans, future capacity planning, and optimizing the flow of materials and products through the site.

Production Scheduling

Develops and maintains detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels

Maintains production schedule for manufacturing, quality testing, and/or development

Prioritizes production tasks to ensure timely delivery of products

Adjusts schedules in response to material shortages, machine breakdowns, or changes in demand, including recovery schedules

Recommends changes in available labor or equipment, as required

Clearly communicates schedules to production areas and makes agreement on ability to execute

Material Planning and Coordination

Leads/participates in material stream meetings, ensuring the availability of raw materials, components, and packaging materials before production begins

Works with the procurement team to manage inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess stock

Uses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to track material needs and deliveries