Production Control & Purchasing Specialist

Position Summary

Bond Optics is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Control & Purchasing Specialist to support the execution of production schedules and procurement of materials across our precision optics manufacturing operation.
This role serves as a central coordination point between Sales/Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to ensure on-time delivery, material availability, and accurate production flow. The position combines production scheduling discipline with hands-on supply chain management to maintain operational efficiency and responsiveness in a complex, build-to-print manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production setting, understands how scheduling and material flow directly impact delivery performance, and can proactively identify and resolve risks before they impact production.

  Production Scheduling & Execution
Finite scheduling, work order release, WIP tracking, backlog management, OTD performance, capacity planning and bottleneck mitigation.

ERP & Data Integrity
ERP work order management, traveler control, queue monitoring, reporting, schedule updates, and shop floor data accuracy.

 

Key Responsibilities

Production Control & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain a finite production schedule across all work centers, including grinding, polishing, coating, metrology, and assembly.
• Monitor daily production activity to ensure adherence to schedule and correct job prioritization on the floor.
• Update backlog and realign priorities as needed to maintain on-time delivery (OTD) performance for internal and external customers.
• Release, reschedule, and manage work orders within the ERP system; monitor queue levels and identify capacity constraints (e.g., metrology, coating, QC).
• Support the Operations Manager in prioritizing labor and resources across the production floor.
• Track work-in-process (WIP) by lot/serial number, including yields, scrap, and rework trends.
• Maintain accurate traveler documentation and ensure revision control compliance across production.
• Publish WIP status reports, past-due jobs, recovery plans, and expedite actions.
• Utilize visual management tools such as dispatch lists and job boards to communicate priorities.
• Serve as the communication hub between Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality to provide updates on schedule changes, risks, and delivery commitments.

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate procurement of raw materials and consumables critical to production, including optical materials, coatings supplies, adhesives, and fixturing.
• Establish and maintain reorder points, safety stock levels, and lead-time parameters for key materials.
• Source and evaluate suppliers (domestic and international), including quote comparison, vendor performance tracking (cost, quality, delivery), and ERP vendor data maintenance.
• Issue purchase orders, track open orders, and follow up on deliveries to ensure alignment with production schedules.
• Expedite materials and coordinate returns, changes, and non-conformance issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Interface with outside processing vendors to align turnaround times with internal production schedules.
• Support inventory management through cycle counts, reconciliation, and staging materials for production.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and commodity review.
• Maintain visibility into material costs to support standard costing and quoting activities .

 

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 3-7+ years of experience in production control, scheduling, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a build-to-print or job-shop manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules and coordinate material flow in a dynamic setting.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Experience using ERP systems for work order management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ability to interpret bills of materials (BOMs), travelers, and revision-controlled documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to schedule disruptions and supply chain constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools for tracking production and purchasing data.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience in production control and purchasing.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in precision manufacturing, optics, aerospace, defense, or similar technical industries.
• Familiarity with ISO or AS9100 quality systems and controlled documentation environments.
• Experience managing outside processing vendors or specialty suppliers.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization strategies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to cost analysis and supplier negotiation.

 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• On-site, full-time role at Bond Optics’ Lebanon, NH facility.
• Manufacturing environment with regular interaction on the production floor.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25–40 lbs.
• Frequent movement between office and production areas.
• Use of standard PPE when required on the shop floor.

Compensation & Benefits

Bond Optics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Base salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.

 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume outlining their experience in production control, scheduling, purchasing, and supply chain coordination.
Applications should be submitted through Bond Optics’ careers portal or the job board where this posting was found. Employment is contingent on U.S. Person verification for ITAR compliance, background check, and drug screen.

 

Compliance

• Employment is subject to compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
• Bond Optics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.