Production Controller

Production Controller

An established and leading Precision Timing & Frequency Technology Firm are looking for a Production Controller. The company is seeking a Production Controller to support the manufacturing operations for both space flight hardware and commercial product lines. This position is responsible for controlling the release, movement, and status of shop orders to ensure hardware progresses through manufacturing in accordance with program schedules and delivery requirements. The role requires daily use of Infor VISUAL ERP (9D), Microsoft Project and advanced Excel tools to track WIP, shortages, and production status in a high-mix, low volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Control and maintain shop orders and travelers in Infor VISUAL.
• Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate hardware movement between departments (assembly, test, environmental screening, inspection, shipping).
• Track work order status and ensure completion of required operations.
• Identify and escalate shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Material Control, and Program Management.
• Support environmental test scheduling (TVAC, vibration, burn-in, ESS).
• Ensure required documentation and configuration are correct before hardware moves forward.
• Implement Engineering Change Orders into active work orders as directed.
• Support both flight hardware and commercial production requirements.

Systems & Reporting:

• Daily use of Infor Visual 9 AD ERP for order status, transactions, and tracking.
• Maintain Project and Excel-based reports for WIP status, shortages, and delivery performance.
• Use advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis tools).

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in production control, manufacturing coordination, or shop floor control.
• Aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities.

Salary: Up to 75k base (can go higher for the right person)

Comprehensive Benefits Package: They offer a comprehensive benefit package including: Health Insurance, Vision and Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability. Flexible spending options and 401K. They also offer a very lucrative paid time off policy as well as 11 paid Holidays.