Production Control Specialist; 1st shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated hourly base pay: $25.96 - $35.00 hourly. Plus, overtime.
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

If you're a
Production Control Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will use your experience with Loop Size, Kanban, minimum order quantity management, and production planning to support efficient material flow, optimize inventory levels, and help ensure production schedules are met.

** This is a 1st shift position, Monday to Friday, 8 hours shift.

• Production Scheduling:
  Revise production schedules when required for design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, and engineering.
• Inventory Management:
  Work closely with manufacturing, scheduling and procurement teams to ensure reliable material availability for production.
• Schedule Adherence:
  Identify and resolve production constraints and delays. Monitor production progress and ensure schedules are followed.
• Coordination and Communication:
  Serve as a liaison between various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, to facilitate smooth workflow and resolve any production related issues.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  Generate and analyze production reports to track performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable insights to management for informed decision making.

• Inventory Management:
  Effectively overseas and maintains inventory levels to ensure smooth production processes, eliminating stock outs and excess materials.
• Scheduling Coordination:
  Develops and manages production schedules to meet deadlines and optimize resource utilization.
• Schedule Adherence:
  Effectively manages production constraints and delays, while improving efficiency. Monitor production progress and ensure schedules are followed.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyzes production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Supply Chain Management:
  Coordinates with production and procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Facilitates clear and efficient communication between production teams, management, and other stakeholders.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies and resolves production issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Utilizes production control software and tools to manage and track production activities effectively.
• Compliance Knowledge:
  Ensures that all production activities comply with industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Leadership Ability:
  Guides and motivates production teams to achieve targets and maintain a productive work environment.

Experience with Loop Size, Kanban, minimum order quantity management, and production planning is preferred.

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