Production Controller (Overnight Schedule)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Controller to support operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining production flow by ensuring materials are available, resolving production blockers, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep schedules on track. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating with teams across production, inventory, logistics, planning, and quality. This role is highly visible on the production floor and requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

• Schedule Options: Schedule placement will be determined based on business needs and candidate preference where possible.
  • Day Shift (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST)
    • Front Half Days (FHD): Sunday - Wednesday (2 openings)
    • Back Half Days (BHD): Wednesday - Saturday (2 openings)
  • Night Shift (5:00 PM - 3:30 AM PST)
    • Front Half Nights (FHN): Sunday - Wednesday (1 opening)
    • Back Half Nights (BHN): Wednesday - Saturday (1 opening)
• 100% onsite in Redmond, WA
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and standing or walking for extended periods throughout their shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary production control resource supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Monitor material shortages, work-in-progress (WIP) constraints, and production bottlenecks.
• Partner with planning, inventory, logistics, purchasing, and quality teams to maintain production continuity.
• Support execution of production schedules and escalate risks that could impact delivery timelines.
• Coordinate material movement and staging activities to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material transactions within ERP, MRP, or MES systems.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and communicate production status, blockers, and key priorities.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive process improvements.
• Support workplace organization, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate effectively across multiple teams to ensure alignment and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, supply chain, or operations environments.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or MES systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience supporting production control, material control, inventory management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, warehouse, or fulfillment operations.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the production floor, digging into operational challenges, and working across teams to find solutions. They take initiative, are comfortable navigating ambiguity, and are motivated to continuously improve processes and results.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.