Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist# Production Control Specialist Hot Job Patten Company JAX - Jacksonville, FL 32218## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level None Travel  Percentage None## Description##
** WHO WE ARE**## The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and Fab Tek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.##

From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.##

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** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
** The Production Control Specialist supports efficient production operations by coordinating schedules, monitoring material availability, reviewing work orders, and maintaining accurate production data. This role works closely with production, scheduling, shipping, and purchasing teams to ensure workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time production performance. The position also supports reporting, variance analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Reporting Structure  Reports to the Senior Manager, Production.

Key Responsibilities Daily
* Print and distribute production travelers.
* Review work order (WO) status and ensure material issuance and completions are accurate.
* Review and close work orders, resolving variances as required.
* Coordinate component orders and align finished goods with sales orders.
* Review timecard entries against WO/module coding and communicate required corrections.

Weekly
* Audit fabric cards.
* Review material availability for upcoming production requirements and communicate shortages.
* Prepare production reports as required.

Monthly
* Support monthly production reporting and other production planning activities.
* Additional Responsibilities
* Ensure production bundles are complete, accurate, and delivered on time to avoid production interruptions.
* Support production scheduling and capacity planning based on materials, labor, machine capacity, and efficiency.
* Monitor production progress and maintain accurate ERP planning data.
* Investigate production and material variances and recommend corrective actions.
* Track and report on production efficiency, delivery performance, and material usage.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within production control processes.

Additional Responsibilities
* Ensure production bundles are complete, accurate, and delivered on time to avoid production interruptions.
* Support production scheduling and capacity planning based on materials, labor, machine capacity, and efficiency.
* Monitor production progress and maintain accurate ERP planning data.
* Investigate production and material variances and recommend corrective actions.
* Track and report on production efficiency, delivery performance, and material usage.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within production control processes.## Qualifications
** Requirements:
*** A Bachelor or Diploma or Certificate with a technical discipline.
* 1 to 2 years previous production control or scheduling experience
* Good shop floor planning & scheduling abilities.
* Good working knowledge manufacturing processes and management
* Good communication skills, verbal and written.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Very strong computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and other reporting tools
* Oracle Netsuite or similar ERP experience an asset.
* Ability to speak Spanish is an asset.
** Knowledge Requirements:
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** Educational Background:
** Possession of a Bachelor's, Diploma, or…