What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Specialist II position at Edmund Optics?
Overview
The Production Control Specialist II coordinates the production activities to support our manufacturing plant in Tucson, AZ. Supports expedite activities, and the flow of goods through SAP to ensure they arrive when they are needed. Creates and maintains the various inputs to procure and manufacture parts within our ERP system (SAP).
Responsibilities
- Purchase raw materials, supplies and components to satisfy production requirements.
- Plans and oversees factory’s master production schedules to meet our committed dates. Minimizes raw material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory levels.
- Creation of production orders and purchase orders, and maintenance of BOMs.
- Generates production and scheduling reports as needed to support management decisions and projects.
- Ensure confirmations are accurate and delivery is on time.
- Work with various work centers to expedite production as required.
- Maintain SAP Material Master Data as required.
- Purchasing from and interacting with suppliers as required.
- Support manufacturing RFQ activity as needed.
- Other duties as required by management.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform light housekeeping to keep work area clean and organized according to our 6s program.
Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in Inventory Management techniques & ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong Team player
- Attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills particularly Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Other requirements as deemed necessary by management
- U.S. Citizenship or permanent residence required
Education/Experience
Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management or relevant work experience; 3-5 years in Inventory Management preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to operate office equipment such as a copier; ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; work in manufacturing and office setting; to lift up to 25 pounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Think you meet some of the requirements but not all? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs for which they do not meet every qualification. If you see a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply, regardless of whether or not your experience is completely aligned with the job description. Edmund Optics is committed to becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. You may be a great candidate for this role or others within Edmund Optics.
