Production Control Analyst

Socket.dev; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Production Control Analyst to support the flow of engine assemblies and components through the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure production schedules are executed effectively by tracking work orders, identifying issues that may impact delivery, and coordinating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate is early in their manufacturing or operations career and thrives in a fast-paced production environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations).
• 0–2 years of manufacturing or operations experience encouraged.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or production tracking tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track engine components through the manufacturing process.
• Monitor daily production priorities and support work orders.
• Identify issues that may affect production timelines.
• Support daily production meetings with updates and priorities.
• Escalate production risks to supervisors for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate work order data in ERP/MRP and MES systems.
• Assist in data entry and reporting on production performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production tracking tools

Job description

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is seeking a Production Control Analyst to support the flow of engine assemblies and components through the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure production schedules are executed effectively by tracking work orders, identifying issues that may impact delivery, and coordinating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate is early in their manufacturing or operations career and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires strong organization, urgency, and the ability to support real-time problem solving on the manufacturing floor while helping maintain schedule integrity and production visibility.

What You’ll Do…

Track engine assemblies, subassemblies, and components through the manufacturing process

Monitor daily production priorities and support execution of scheduled work orders

Assist in identifying issues that may impact production timelines, including material shortages, quality holds, tooling delays, documentation gaps, and engineering clarifications

Support daily production meetings by gathering updates and communicating schedule priorities

Escalate production risks to supervisors or planners to ensure timely resolution

Help track key production metrics such as schedule adherence, work order completion, and work-in-process status

Support coordination of recovery actions when production schedules fall behind

Assist in maintaining accurate work order data within ERP/MRP and MES systems

Help ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to shop floor personnel

Support data entry and reporting related to production performance and throughput

Assist in identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production flow

Support cross-functional coordination between manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to production planning and scheduling processes

You have...

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred)

Experience

0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, supply chain, operations, or related field

Internship, co-op, or entry-level exposure to manufacturing or production environments preferred

Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or production tracking tools preferred

Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, scheduling, or operations concepts through education or training

Skills & Competencies

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills with ability to work across multiple teams

Ability to follow structured processes and support production priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, simple reporting, basic formulas)

Strong sense of urgency and willingness to learn on the job

Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, technicians, engineers, and support functions

Interest in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain coordination

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environments

Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

Familiarity with production scheduling or shop floor control concepts

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a project or operational setting

Basic understanding of manufacturing flow, lean concepts, or continuous improvement

Strong communication and teamwork skills demonstrated through academic or project work

Ability to work in a high-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.