Defense Production Controller & Scheduling Lead

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Controller role at Galaxy Technology Hires LLC in San Angelo, TX, focuses on planning, scheduling, and tracking production, materials, and shipping for a DoD-based manufacturing operation. You will align the master production schedule with contract milestones under DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related regulatory controls.

Working within ERP/MRP and Palantir Foundry planning systems, you will build real-time visibility for PM, Contracts, and Operations leadership, develop dashboards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in production control, scheduling, or operations analytics.
• Hands-on with ERP/MRP systems; data-driven mindset.
• US Person status for ITAR/export-control access.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedule to meet milestones.
• Track MRP outputs and convert demand into feasible schedules.
• Release and monitor shop orders through work centers.
• Coordinate with procurement on material availability and risk.
• Monitor shipments and ensure regulatory compliance in logistics.
• Serve as production-status liaison with PM, Contracts, and government reps.
• Build dashboards and data pipelines for schedule performance.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

Palantir Foundry

Excel

SQL / Python

Job description

The Production Controller role at Galaxy Technology Hires LLC in San Angelo, TX, focuses on planning, scheduling, and tracking production, materials, and shipping for a DoD-based manufacturing operation. You will align the master production schedule with contract milestones under DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related regulatory controls.

Working within ERP/MRP and Palantir Foundry planning systems, you will build real-time visibility for PM, Contracts, and Operations leadership, develop dashboards, and