Production Controller

Production Controller

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles, to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

Spincraft is long recognized as experts in high-performance metal forming technologies, Spincraft delivers single-source manufacturing solutions that solve our customers' greatest manufacturing challenges. With proven experience in virtually all workable alloys, Spincraft components and assemblies can be found in today's most advanced space launch vehicles, commercial and military aircraft, nuclear submarines, critical defense systems, land-based gas turbines and more.

Our U.S. (Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California) and UK (Newcastle) facilities deliver precision, efficiency, and single-source manufacturing support for customers worldwide.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Production Controller is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and tracking production jobs from initial release through completion. This position ensures materials, tooling, and documentation are available to support production while maintaining accurate inventory, work-in-process records, and production schedules. The Production Controller works closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to keep jobs moving efficiently through the manufacturing process.

What You'll Do

• Schedule and release production jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Verify availability of raw materials, tooling, and supplies before releasing jobs.
• Print and prepare production books, job travelers, and required documentation.
• Assign serial numbers and heat lot numbers as needed.
• Review job travelers to ensure all required documents are available in IMSXpress and at the correct revision.
• Maintain red lines on the manufacturing floor and update paperwork as needed.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to ensure planning requirements are addressed.
• Assist Operations with scheduling changes and alternative production scenarios.
• Manage and track MRO inventory, WIP, Finished Goods, and production backlog.
• Monitor and track outside vendor WIP.
• Serve as backup to the Manufacturing Supervisor when needed.
• Coordinate invoicing actions once jobs are cleared by Quality.
• Ensure completed jobs are properly closed out.
• Follow up with supervisors on missing stamps and required documentation.
• Maintain and update the production control board.

What You'll Bring

• 5–7 years of experience as a Production Controller in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and inventory control.
• Experience managing work orders, job travelers, production documentation, and WIP.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across departments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.