Production Control Specialist

Position Summary The Production Control Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure the efficient flow of materials and manufacturing operations. The role coordinates closely with production, planning, procurement, quality and warehouse teams to balance customer demands, inventory levels, machine capacity, and labor resources. In a rubber manufacturing environment, the Production Control Specialist monitors production performance, adjusts schedules to address changing priorities, minimizes downtime, and ensures on time delivery while supporting safety, quality and operational efficiency goals. Responsibilities Manages all division inventory relating to records and tracking of materials. Writes production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity. Determines and oversees production and shipment goals. Communicates and coordinates with logistics and procurement when inventory levels drop below production needs. Adheres to the inventory reduction program by consistently evaluating inventory levels to prevent and/or identify excess. Utilizing schedules developed by Division Production Control Manager and/or the Material Planning Manager, track sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Performs the required system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material Qualifications Minimum of 2-4 years experience in inventory and production control and/or 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Come join a winning team! This position is a salary exempt 1st shift role. Typically, hours are 7am-4pm but may require additional hours when necessary. Benefits include as of day one: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Supplemental Coverages for Critical illness/Accident/Hospital/Life Gym Membership Reimbursement 401K with Roth Option & Retirement Income Account Combined PTO for sick, personal and vacation (Home and Work balance) Paid Holidays Annual Cash Incentive Social Responsibility Options Engaged and Empowered Teams Career Development Education Reimbursement Program Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Drug Tests Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Background checks are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr