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Production Controller

$41 - $54 per hour
Full-time

Averro

Job Title: Production Controller

Location: Kent, WA- Onsite

Pay Rate: $41-54/hour

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Extension/Conversion : Eligible

Benefits: Medical dental, vision, 401K, sick leave, and EAP, PTO and paid holidays available depending on package selection

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Production Controller for a manufacturing company rebuilding its planning function, ideal for someone experienced in production control, Kanban, and work order management looking to grow in manufacturing planning.

  • Manage daily work orders, Kanban reports, and Now/Next/Pick boards; resolve red items after stand-up
  • Release only fully ready work to the floor, sequenced by customer commitments and capacity
  • Coordinate Stores, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Receiving to clear shortages and documentation gaps
  • Maintain ERP accuracy across the work order lifecycle, from creation through closure

Essential Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in manufacturing production control, planning, or scheduling (less with a relevant degree plus project management certification)
  • Strong Kanban, ERP/MRP (AS400, ProMan, FastKey), and Excel or Smartsheet experience
  • High School Diploma; comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor

Bonus Qualifications

  • AA or Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Business
  • Agile/Scrum or LEAN certification or experience
  • High-mix, fast-paced manufacturing experience

Why Averro?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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