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 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. 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. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match. EEO Statement We are an 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr