Associate Production Control Planner

SRC; Town of Cicero (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SRCTec, LLC is seeking an Associate Production Control Planner to support manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient material flow, accurate WIP tracking, and timely progression of MOs. You will collaborate with Production Control, Operations, and supporting teams to resolve shortages and maintain MPS alignment.

The role emphasizes monitoring material movement, identifying bottlenecks, and driving corrective actions to protect material flow and MO execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 0–1 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, BOMs, and MRP.
• Ability to organize multiple changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material movement from release through MO progression to ensure flow.
• Track daily WIP status to identify bottlenecks and shortages; escalate as needed.
• Monitor MO completion rates and intervene to avoid missed finish dates.
• Support MPS alignment by reporting deviations, delays, or rescheduling needs.
• Collaborate with Production Control to resolve shortages and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP systems

Bills of materials

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking an Associate Production Control Planner. The selected candidate will support manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient material flow, accurate WIP tracking, and timely progression of Manufacturing Orders (MOs). This role works closely with Production Control, Operations, and supporting teams to resolve shortages, remove flow obstacles, and maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

What You'll Do

• Monitor material movement from initial release through final completion to ensure smooth and consistent flow across all WIP stages.
• Track daily WIP status to identify bottlenecks, delays, or shortages impacting MO progression, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Monitor MO completion rates and intervene when orders are at risk of missing planned finish dates.
• Maintain strong awareness of MPS requirements and support schedule accuracy by reporting deviations, delays, or rescheduling needs.
• Collaborate with Production Control Planners to resolve material shortages, initiate replacements, and coordinate corrective actions that protect material flow.
• Communicate with Operations to ensure production teams are aware of material priorities, WIP constraints, and order status changes.
• Assist with rootcause analysis for flow disruptions (missing material, incorrect staging, delays in processing, etc.) and help drive corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to WIP flow, material staging efficiency, and MO execution accuracy.
• Support the MRB team by processing material transactions in a timely manner.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, and MRP systems
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills

What Sets Us Apart?

SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc. SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that redefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $XX,000 to $XX,000 annually OR $xx/hour - $xx/hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.

• Location Syracuse, New York
• Employment Type Full-Time Hourly
• Experience Required 2+ Years
• Education Required Associates Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
• Travel % 10