Production Control Analyst

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.


Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Role Overview


Beehive Industries is seeking a Production Control Analyst to support the flow of engine assemblies and components through the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure production schedules are executed effectively by tracking work orders, identifying issues that may impact delivery, and coordinating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate is early in their manufacturing or operations career and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires strong organization, urgency, and the ability to support real-time problem solving on the manufacturing floor while helping maintain schedule integrity and production visibility.

What You'll Do...

Track engine assemblies, subassemblies, and components through the manufacturing process


Monitor daily production priorities and support execution of scheduled work orders


Assist in identifying issues that may impact production timelines, including material shortages, quality holds, tooling delays, documentation gaps, and engineering clarifications


Support daily production meetings by gathering updates and communicating schedule priorities


Escalate production risks to supervisors or planners to ensure timely resolution


Help track key production metrics such as schedule adherence, work order completion, and work-in-process status


Support coordination of recovery actions when production schedules fall behind


Assist in maintaining accurate work order data within ERP/MRP and MES systems


Help ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to shop floor personnel


Support data entry and reporting related to production performance and throughput


Assist in identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production flow


Support cross-functional coordination between manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams


Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to production planning and scheduling processes

You have...

Education

Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred)

Experience

0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, supply chain, operations, or related field


Internship, co-op, or entry-level exposure to manufacturing or production environments preferred

Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or production tracking tools preferred


Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, scheduling, or operations concepts through education or training

Skills & Competencies

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities


Strong communication skills with ability to work across multiple teams


Ability to follow structured processes and support production priorities


Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, simple reporting, basic formulas)


Strong sense of urgency and willingness to learn on the job


Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, technicians, engineers, and support functions


Interest in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain coordination

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environments


Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)


Familiarity with production scheduling or shop floor control concepts


Experience working with cross-functional teams in a project or operational setting


Basic understanding of manufacturing flow, lean concepts, or continuous improvement


Strong communication and teamwork skills demonstrated through academic or project work


Ability to work in a high-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.


Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.