Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Control
Core
Production Control role managing material availability, production schedules, and inventory health within a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Production Control Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules and material flow for manufacturing operations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Materials planning, ERP/MRP systems, Root Cause Analysis, Inventory management, Data analytics, Continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM certification, Six Sigma/Lean, Lead-time modeling, BOM discipline, Aerospace industry experience
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel
Responsibilities
Monitor end-to-end material availability and prioritize production schedules; Run tiered meetings to resolve shortages and logistics delays; Lead Root Cause Analysis on production misses; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on schedule impacts and BOM accuracy; Coordinate with logistics on inbound flow and kitting; Maintain accurate inventory records and improve health metrics; Use data to publish dashboards on OTD and inventory; Lead continuous improvement projects for planning processes
