Production Control Associate

The Production Control Associate works closely with all departments. Under the Planning Manager's supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks in support of the planning duties using established procedures. Duties & Responsibilities: Support shipping department, making sure they receive each day's orders to ship according to promise date. Assists in communications with production with regards to open orders, late shipment notifications, expedite requests, and other various customer enquiries. Assists in ensuring timely order release to include support of actual kitting and/or release of raw materials to the factory. Collects data as requested for performance metric reporting. Assists in other production or related support functions as time permits. Qualifications & Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Proven experience in fast-paced materials environment. Attention to detail is paramount. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Requires superior organizational, accountability, and tracking skills. General working knowledge ERP software a plus. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Physical Requirements: None Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #KPD About Knowles Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. What's in it for you on Day 1 Medical, dental and vision insurance plans Prescription Drug Plans Basic Life Insurance 401k plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Hourly Overtime opportunities Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks Free coffee available at our cafeteria Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. ITAR Statement Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knowles