What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Specialist position at Bowhead?
Job Responsibilities:
This role involves managing the life cycle of products from design to disposal, developing and adjusting logistical plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of logistics principles, concepts, practices, and standards, as well as experience working with industry-standard software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain documentation for production control, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Operational Material and Supplies (OM&S) processes and procedures.
- Mentor junior and senior contractor personnel on supply chain management, inventory control, and production planning.
- Develop and distribute regular reports regarding workflow, throughput, capability, and capacities for WR and NAVSUP workload.
- Schedule and conduct bi-weekly production meetings with technicians, task lead, and management team. Prepare and submit detailed reports to management and task lead.
- Implement risk management strategies to proactively manage projects and present reports to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with task lead, management, and financial analyst to track and report earned value for multiple projects within the branch.
- Prepare and review cost estimates for current and future workload utilizing data from Supply Workload Management System (SWMS) and BOMs.
- Present quotes to management and negotiate agreements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- An Associate's degree is preferred or a minimum of at least five (5 ) years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for formal education for highly qualified candidates.
- A strong understanding of logistics principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Access to industry-standard software and systems.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to twist, bend, and squat occasionally.
Security Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
