Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quantic Electronics is seeking a Production Control Specialist responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the flow of work through the production operation. This role acts as a central hub between various departments to ensure timely delivery of products by managing work orders and material availability.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule to support customer delivery commitments and on-time delivery goals
- Create, release, and manage work orders through the ERP system; ensure routings, BOMs, and order data are accurate and complete
- Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and Inventory teams; identify shortages early and drive resolution to prevent production interruptions
- Monitor work-in-process (WIP) across the production floor; track job status, identify bottlenecks, and expedite orders as needed to meet commitments
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to coordinate prototype builds, engineering changes (ECOs), and new product introductions into the schedule
- Analyze capacity and load across work centers; recommend scheduling adjustments, overtime, or resource shifts to balance demand
- Communicate order status, schedule changes, and delivery projections to Sales, Program Management, and Customer Service
- Maintain accurate inventory records; support cycle counts and physical inventories, and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and publish production control reports and KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, WIP aging, and shortage status
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and shop floor execution
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality system requirements, and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
- Other duties and special projects, as assigned
Skills
- 2+ years of experience in production control, production planning, or scheduling within a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required; experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams
- Bias for action; proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they impact the schedule
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field preferred
- To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume production environment preferred
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM) a plus
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