Production Controller

On-Site

1 Gordon Mills Way, St. Johnsbury, VT

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Weidmann Electrical Technology has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.

The Production Controller is responsible for additional location and printing all information required by the production team to create features and distributing job order folders to Production, monitor the Planning group emails and coordinate information between CSR’s and Production, perform various tasks within SAP. This role works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Shipping, Customer Service, and Engineering teams to ensure production schedules are aligned with operational priorities and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and familiar with Internal Drawing as well as customer specific drawing.

• Support daily production planning activities by preparing and distributing job order packets and ensuring required drawing, Bom and all documentation is available to manufacturing teams in packets prior to print and release.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to support on-time delivery and customer requirements.
• Facilitate for planning - expedites critical jobs through the applicable manufacturing processes
• Assist in developing and maintaining priority lists for material cutting and inter-facility material movements and back-up for planning with cylinder ordering tasks
• Constantly monitors production flow, escalating issues that impede flow
• Reviews department dispatch lists and helps lead resolution to shortages or backlog
• Works with Production and Planning to ensure dispatch lists are followed in sequence and dates are provided for items that are or will be late

• Serve as a liaison between Customer Service, Planning, Production, and Shipping to ensure timely communication of order status and schedule adjustments.
• Monitor and coordinate information flow between departments to support customer commitments and operational efficiency.
• Escalate issues impacting production schedules and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve constraints.

• Utilize SAP to support production planning activities, maintain data accuracy, process transactions, and support material requirements.
• Generate reports and maintain records related to order status, production schedules, and inventory activities.
• Develop proficiency in planning systems and continuously improve understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance planning effectiveness and workflow.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing schedule adherence and operational performance.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability when priorities shift or production challenges arise.

• Maintain accurate and organized job documentation to support manufacturing operations.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced…