Production Controller

Production Controller

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Production Controller in Oxnard, CA for a one-year contract role supporting Northrop Grumman.

The Production Controller will support manufacturing planning, production control, inventory operations, kitting, material movement, ERP transactions, cycle counts, and shipping/receiving activity. This role requires ERP inventory experience, Microsoft application skills, forklift capability, and strong coordination with production, quality, purchasing, and production control teams.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with inventory operations in an ERP system, preferably Deltek Costpoint.
• Microsoft application experience.
• Ability to use a forklift and other inventory-related equipment.
• Ability to support material requirements, availability, and production control schedules.
• Ability to interface with production, quality control, purchasing, production control, and related departments.
• Ability to research kit shortages and expedite missing kits.
• Ability to receive and transact incoming material in an MRP system.
• Ability to conduct cycle counts and validate quantity, revision levels, stock location, and transfers.
• Ability to pack and ship outgoing orders using UPS, Fed Ex, and freight carriers.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Kitting experience.
• Experience liaising between manufacturing and inventory teams.
• Experience with 5S or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience managing projects using software tools.
• Experience supporting production metrics, inventory optimization, material flow improvement, and shortage resolution.

What You'll Do

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability.
• Support production control by optimizing inventory storage systems.
• Make decisions on part categorization, bin size, and stock location.
• Research kit shortages, expedite missing kits, and support kit integration.
• Reconcile traceability and ensure inventory processes meet quality standards.
• Receive, transact, pack, ship, and move materials in support of production needs.
• Conduct cycle counts and validate inventory accuracy.
• Expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments.
• Identify possible or actual shortages and help initiate corrective action.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Support manufacturing planning and production control operations onsite.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9x80 A schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite role.

Pay

• $33.55/hour