Production Activity Control Coordinator

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Production Activity Control Coordinator to oversee daily production activity control across manufacturing operations. You will coordinate PACs, ensuring alignment between the Production Schedule, shop floor operations, and Materials/Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate combines strong operational expertise with leadership, serving as the bridge between Production and Planning, and collaborating across functions to optimize capacity and flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics with 4-5 years' experience.
• Master degree and APICS CPIM (Level 1) certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in Supply Chain or Materials, preferably in Production Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead PAC team and coordinate production activity control across operations.
• Monitor daily production, parts availability, and shop floor status weekly.
• Define daily priorities and act as escalation point for shortages.
• Mentor PAC team from release to completion of work orders.
• Ensure WO closure accuracy and material consumption tracking.
• Balance daily workload with manpower and equipment to prevent backlogs.
• Direct part flow and logistics coordination to maintain line availability.
• Oversee cross-functional handoffs and KPI tracking.

Skills

Team leadership

Daily operations

Scheduling

Work order management

Material management

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

MRP II / S&OP

SAP planning parameters

Education

Bachelor in Supply Chain / Logistics

Master degree + CPIM (plus)

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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Job Description

The Production Activity Control Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily execution of production activity control across manufacturing operations. This role coordinates the team of Production Activity Controllers, ensuring seamless alignment between the Production Schedule, shop floor operations, inventory/materials management and Supply Chain

The ideal candidate will combine strong operational expertise with leadership drive, serving as the critical bridge between Production, Planning,

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Daily Operations

Drive Daily Routines: Support daily production monitoring meetings, reviewing progress reports, parts availability, and real-time shop floor status across a one-week operational horizon.

• Prioritization & Escalation: Define daily priority adjustments and act as the primary point of escalation for critical resource shortages (manpower, machinery, tools, and materials).
• Team Guidance: Mentor and support the PAC team in managing work orders (WOs) from release through completion and closure.

Schedule & Work Order Management

• Schedule Execution: Ensure daily production schedules strictly support the Production Pace Control (PPC) and weekly MPS decisions (Assembly, In-House Parts, Extended Workbench).
• Work Order Lifecycle: Oversee WO closure accuracy, components consumption tracking, and system-to-reality synchronization in the IT system.
• Capacity & Backlog Optimization: Balance daily workload with available manpower and equipment capabilities to manage outstanding work and prevent backlogs.

Material & Component Availability

• Parts Flow Oversight: Direct the tracking of component availability at the point of use (POU), ensuring pull flow stability and preventing stock-outs.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee unexpected missing parts, transfer protocols, and logistics distribution to ensure line availability.

Parasitic Flow & Exception Management

• Issue Mitigation: Oversee cross-departmental coordination to identify, control, and eliminate parasitic flows (e.g., non-conformities, over-delivery, good issue errors, loss of parts, and part cannibalization/rob-on).
• Cross-Functional Handoffs: Coordinate internal and external transfers of responsibility for outstanding work orders and materials 3. Execution, System Integrity & KPI Tracking.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned:

• Coordination & Collaboration: Strong team spirit with a proven ability to build robust cross-functional relationships across Production, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Agility & Rigor: High level of rigor, anticipation, and reactivity to handle fast-paced production changes and complex shop-floor issues.
• Problem-Solving & Escalation: Solution-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation.

Qualified Experience and Training

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics and 4-5 years of experience.
• Master degree and APICS CPIM (Level 1) certification is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Material Management, preferred in Production Control
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with MRP II principles (especially S&OP, MPS, MRP, and Execution) and a good understanding of end‑to‑end Supply Chain concepts within a production environment and lean management
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional and multi‑site networks, with strong communication skills

Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Travel Required: 5 % Domestic and International

Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US.

Clearance: N/A

Qualified Skills:

• Understanding the Basics of Finance
• Understanding the Supply Chain
• Core Knowledge of Planning
• Fundamentals of the Supply Chain
• Managing SAP Planning Parameters
• Interacting and Influencing
• Basics of Performance Improvement

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Production Planning & Scheduling

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