Production Control Clerk

Production Scheduling ClerkReady to play a critical role in keeping a high-performance manufacturing operation running on schedule? We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Scheduling Clerk to support production control and scheduling activities within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role serves as a central coordination point across production, machine shop, inventory, and sales, ensuring schedules are accurate, materials are aligned, and operations flow efficiently from planning through execution.The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, data-driven environment, communicates effectively across departments, and takes ownership of maintaining accurate schedules, resolving discrepancies, and supporting daily production execution.The Production Scheduling Clerk is responsible for assembling, maintaining, and communicating daily production schedules while coordinating across departments to ensure timely and accurate execution of manufacturing operations. This role supports production visibility, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence across the organization.Responsibilities include:Maintain and update daily production schedules, ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility across departmentsCoordinate with production supervisors to track and trace work through all stages of manufacturingSupport machine shop scheduling and maintain system status for ongoing production activitiesCommunicate schedule updates and changes to the Production Manager and key stakeholdersPartner with Sales to provide accurate updates on customer order statusMaintain inventory transactions tied to production orders and ensure alignment across systemsIdentify and resolve discrepancies in manufacturing order quantities and scheduling conflictsPrepare and distribute production tags (core tags, pouring tags) for daily operationsInput scrap data and generate reports to support production and quality trackingMaintain accurate records and ensure all scheduling data is audit-readyRequirements include:High school diploma or GED required; additional education is a plus6–12 months of experience in a manufacturing, production control, or scheduling environment preferredStrong data entry and computer system skills (ERP/MRP experience preferred)Ability to interpret production schedules, shop floor data, and basic technical documentationEffective verbal and written communication skills across multiple levels of the organizationStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment