Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: PRODU001387 Location: Hampshire, IL 60140, USA Description Duties and Responsibilities: Generate/monitor work orders based on sales order due dates, production lead times, and capacity. Generate/monitor production orders and schedule the Slitter unit for efficient production runs. Apply inventory to orders in a manner that limits additional remnant inventory, utilizes aging inventory, and maximizes inventory turns. Works cooperatively with Supply Chain to achieve the collective goals of attaining 90% on-time delivery performance, managing the board directives for inventory levels, and meeting or exceeding customer and industry-mandated quality products. Works cooperatively with the Production team to understand and communicate plant goals and objectives, acting as a liaison between the production floor and the sales desk. Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct various reporting and data analyses related to supply, demand, and inventory levels to inform decision-making. Decision Making: Make informed make or no-make decisions by evaluating demand, supply lead times, and inventory allocation options. Inventory Management: Resolve out-of-stock situations, analyze discrepancies in inventory data, and recommend and implement improvements to inventory control systems. Inventory Evaluation: Determine, evaluate, and redeploy obsolete and excessive inventory, collaborating with sales and operational leaders to arrange promotional sales for excess or slow-moving stock. Performance Analysis: Calculate and publish reports on slow-moving and obsolete supplies, driving initiatives for reduction and optimization. Qualifications: Must be comfortable learning legacy terminal systems Demonstrates an aptitude for data analysis with high proficiency in Excel and Access preferred Requires collaborative and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to operate in a complex, matrixed environment. Requires strong leadership and partnership skills. Power-BI Report is strongly preferred. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Digital literacy and systems knowledge required. 5 or more years of Production Control (or comparable) experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04