Production Control Coordinator

Production Control Coordinator (Aerospace)

Location: Tempe - 1515 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time exempt, day shift

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.


About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and driven Production Control & Scheduling Specialist to help improve production flow, schedule execution, customer delivery performance, ERP data accuracy, manufacturing visibility, and customer communication across the organization.

The Production Control & Scheduling Specialist serves as the central coordination point between Planning, Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Customers.

This role is responsible for maintaining production schedule integrity, managing work order flow, monitoring production status, supporting schedule recovery efforts, ensuring ERP transaction accuracy, and communicating production status internally and externally.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment where production priorities, customer commitments, and operational constraints must be continuously balanced and managed.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Execution

• Support execution of the master production schedule.
• Release and manage manufacturing work orders in accordance with established priorities.
• Maintain daily production dispatch lists and work center priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays before customer commitments are impacted.
• Coordinate with Operations and Planning to align production priorities with available capacity and customer requirements.
• Support schedule recovery planning for overdue and at-risk jobs.

Production Control & Work Order Management

• Manage work order movement throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure travelers, routers, and production documentation are accurate and available.
• Monitor work order status and maintain accurate production visibility.
• Identify and escalate production bottlenecks, constraints, and aging work orders.
• Support efficient movement of jobs through machining, inspection, outside processing, and shipping operations.

ERP Data Integrity & Labor Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of production transactions.
• Monitor operation closeouts and labor reporting compliance.
• Support earned hours reporting accuracy through verification of production data.
• Maintain accurate production status, inventory transactions, and work order information within the ERP system.
• Conduct routine audits of production reporting and transaction accuracy.

Customer & Program Communication

• Lead production status meetings and customer line-of-balance reviews.
• Support customer status reporting and schedule communication activities.
• Provide timely updates on production progress, schedule risks, and recovery plans.
• Partner with Program Management to ensure customer priorities are reflected in production schedules.
• Assist in developing and communicating recovery plans for overdue jobs and customer-critical deliveries.

Work-In-Process (WIP) & Inventory Visibility

• Monitor WIP levels throughout the facility.
• Track aging work orders and identify opportunities to improve production flow.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper transaction management and reporting.
• Assist with cycle count activities and inventory investigations as needed.
• Improve visibility of material shortages, bottlenecks, and production constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Control, Production Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing Coordination, Program Scheduling, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production scheduling concepts.
• Experience tracking production status and coordinating work order flow.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (ITAR / EAR compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, CNC machining, metal fabrication, or precision manufacturing experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting customer delivery commitments and schedule recovery efforts.
• Experience participating in customer production reviews, line-of-balance reviews, or program status meetings.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ITAR manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

About CMI Group - Systems 3 Division

CMI Group is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components, complex assemblies, and advanced manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most demanding aerospace and defense applications. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, CMI serves major OEMs across commercial aerospace, military aviation, space, and defense markets through its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and commitment to operational excellence.

Systems 3, a division of CMI Group, is a recognized manufacturer of complex flight-critical and safety-critical components supporting leading defense and rotary-wing aerospace platforms. The division has built a reputation for manufacturing precision components that require the highest levels of quality, reliability, and technical expertise. Systems 3 serves major aerospace and defense customers and plays a critical role in supporting mission-critical applications where performance and dependability are essential.

At CMI Group, we believe our success starts with our people. We foster a team-oriented culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, safety, customer focus, and long-term partnerships. Our employees have the opportunity to contribute directly to products that support national defense, aviation safety, and aerospace innovation while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology, and operational capabilities, we are seeking talented individuals who want to make an impact, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and help drive the next phase of growth for our Systems 3 operation.

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match

CMI Group is a federal subcontractor and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-493. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq