Production Control Coordinator

Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join the Production Planning & Operations team based in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role you will support DCR (Dynamic Component Repair) shops to expedite materials logistics and planning functions.

The position is located in a suburb outside the Dallas‑Fort Worth metropolitan area, home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters and more than 1,000 employees.

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, profit sharing, retirement savings plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, personal time, holidays and generous parental leave.
• Comprehensive insurance: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits.
• Access to global Leadership University, 10,000+ e‑learning courses, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility opportunities.

• Coordinate movement of material (60%):
  • Distribute inbound parts from DFW warehouse to carts or totes.
  • Return material to DFW warehouse.
  • Transport assets to shipping area for outbound to DFW warehouse.
  • Enforce designated product areas: planning space, inbound/outbound shipping, kitting.
  • Handle discrepancies with received parts from DFW warehouse.
  • Process incoming sub‑contracts/processing – return to stock or production.
  • Process outbound sub‑contracts – final preparation, boxing, sealing, transport to shipping area.
• Coordinate return to customer of completed components (30%):
  • Ensure outbound shipping is properly packaged per instructions.
  • Complete documentation for shipment of finished goods to end customers or AHI stocks.
  • Complete all SAP transactions required to make the part ready for return.
• Maintain inventories (10%):
  • Maintain inventory of materials according to shop needs.
  • Ensure shelf life and FIFO policies are maintained.
  • Serve as focal point for invoicing and goods receipt communication.
• Additional support: strain gauge shipment preparation and other duties as assigned.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year related experience in material control.
• 5% domestic and international travel.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or covered under existing ITAR license).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.
• Familiar with general office procedures and PC skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft products.

• Preferred:
  Lean practices knowledge.
• Preferred:
  Aviation knowledge.
• Preferred: SAP experience.

• Onsite proximity: 95% onsite.
• Vision: read screens, documents, reports, engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: participate in conversations in person and via teleconference, hear sounds on the production floor daily.
• Speaking: speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information daily.
• Equipment operation: use office equipment and production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily.
• Carrying: carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Lifting: lift documents and tools up to 30lbs/14kgs daily and heavier parts/equipment on a frequent basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: push and pull small office furniture and tools frequently.
• Sitting: sit for long periods during meetings and computer work daily.
• Squatting/Kneeling: squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily, frequently for long periods.
• Travel: travel independently and at short notice between Grand Prairie and DFW warehouse location.
• Walking: routine walking through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces, frequently.
• Personal protective equipment required:
  Safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or gloves per site/customer requirements.
• Administrative positions only: steel‑toed shoes required for all shop floor visits, hearing/eye protection may also be required.

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