General Job Summary
To provide support to the Production Control Analyst to assist with planning and tracking purchased and manufactured parts needed by production teams to meet the Master Production Schedule.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages Production Control Dashboards for established and lower priority programs.
- Works directly with Production Management and Program Managers to assist with identifying and managing production shortages affecting the Master Production Schedule.
- Uses Bills of Material to prioritize manufacturing needs in accordance with the Master Production Schedule.
- Provides feedback to the Production Control Analyst to prioritize and balance workloads.
- Tracks purchased and manufactured materials to maintain schedule requirements.
- Assist Spares Team as needed to expedite manufacturing of spare parts.
- Recommend continuous improvements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Experience and Skills
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 to 2 years production control experience or experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Proficient in use of MS Office Suite.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Office environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Acting Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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