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Production Control Specialist

About Barber-Nichols Inc.

Barber-Nichols Inc. (BNI) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the defense, aerospace and energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game.  And we are working with customers who are at the top of their game.  Together, we help our customers revolutionize their markets and build amazing relationships with them in the process. 

BNI offers competitive salary, a stable work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including employer paid medical, dental and short-term disability insurance for employees, tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, paid time off, holiday pay and more. If you are seeking to work in a “get-it-done” atmosphere with an exceptional team of talented engineers, machinists and technicians who make a difference in our world, that supports your development, and recognizes your achievements, BNI is the place for you.

Position Details:

The Production Control Specialist develops material requirements plans, generates manufactured product routings, reviews job status, and evaluates progress on production work.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regulate and optimize production flow in the manufacturing process from raw material to finished product.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to optimize production machines/cells to further improve production up-time, quality, and cost.
• Maintain inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP) queues and analyze feedback from the shop floor to take corrective action as required.
• Monitor discrepant inventory and take corrective action as required.
• Assists in the development of Production and Inventory Control (PIC) programs policies and plans and assists in the implementation of approved systems

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Five years of production control experience in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment.

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Travel up to 10% of working time.

Desired Job Qualification:

• ISO/AS quality system experience desired.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship. Ability to obtain US government security clearance is required.

How to Apply:

Visit us at www.barber-nichols.com/careers for more information and to apply for the position.

Barber-Nichols Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.