PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Production Controller Duties

As a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER, GS-1152-9, duties include: (1) Establishing plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavy-duty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self-propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms. Implementing maintenance plans and monitoring progress of accomplishments. Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, providing status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information. Making on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements. (2) Ensuring Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management. Based on guidance received, prioritizing resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensuring that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense. (3) Programming workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long-term basis. Conducting initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, including mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, annual training requirements, mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting. (4) Ensuring that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness. Performing demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements. (5) Designating and maintaining current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities (in the case of floods, fires, and mobilizations), and unit supported. Using the current automation support system, authorizing the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitoring work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisitioning and providing status of repair parts; and assuring the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Providing both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units. Assisting supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning. Assisting in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements. (6) Analyzing repair methods and developing control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Ensuring that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinating with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders. Coordinating with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program. (7) Providing technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensuring necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner. (8) Performing other duties as assigned.