Production Control Analyst — Material Flow & Scheduling

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Military‑friendly hiring focus

Job summary

Textron Systems seeks a Production Control Analyst to ensure uninterrupted production flow by accurate material transactions and proactive movement. You will collaborate across Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Warehouse to meet daily targets and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities include material staging, issuing, and delivery alignment with schedules, plus identifying shortages and coordinating corrective actions to avoid delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong knowledge of material flow, kitting, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure required parts and assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time, sequence, and quantity.
• Maintain continuous production flow by supporting part delivery, staging materials, and ensuring kiting accuracy.
• Proactively identify material needs for upcoming builds and coordinate timely movement to support schedule adherence.
• Accurately perform all material transactions in the ERP system, ensuring traceability and alignment with work orders.
• Issue, research, and close work orders, ensuring all material movements are reflected correctly.
• Maintain data integrity, transaction correctness, and compliance with traceability standards.
• Track and investigate material shortages with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Analyze material flow and identify root causes of shortages, proposing corrective actions.
• Maintain organized material locations, staging areas, and kitting zones for efficient production operations.
• Implement material organization best practices to streamline material flow and reduce non-value-added time.
• Work with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Warehouse teams to manage product flow and meet daily requirements.
• Serve as a local point of contact for material-related questions, supporting technicians and production personnel across operations.
• Evaluate production output and provide daily updates on material readiness, shortages, and risks to schedule.
• Review cost and schedule performance impacts and assist with discrepancy reports.

Skills

Material flow

Kitting

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Textron Systems seeks a Production Control Analyst to ensure uninterrupted production flow by accurate material transactions and proactive movement. You will collaborate across Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Warehouse to meet daily targets and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities include material staging, issuing, and delivery alignment with schedules, plus identifying shortages and coordinating corrective actions to avoid delays.