Production Controller

Production Controller


Locations: Livermore, CA
Pay Range: $28 - $38 per hour
Shift: Full-Time | Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

About the Role


We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Controller to plan, coordinate, and monitor production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and smooth communication across departments.


You'll serve as a key link between production, procurement, inventory, and customer-facing teams to keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer deadlines
• Coordinate material availability with procurement and inventory teams
• Create and track work orders to ensure accurate production execution
• Monitor production progress and resolve delays or bottlenecks
• Analyze capacity and adjust schedules to balance workload
• Track inventory levels and minimize shortages or excess
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, sales, engineering, and quality teams
• Prepare reports on production status, efficiency, and material usage
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications


Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in production control, scheduling, or manufacturing
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of electronic assembly and ability to read blueprints

Preferred:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Production environment with a mix of desk and shop floor work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods as needed
• Frequent use of tools, visual inspection, and detailed work
• Requires attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong communicator and team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to quality work

Pay Details: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.