Production Control Clerk

MetalTek International; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Missouri is seeking a Production Scheduling Clerk to maintain and communicate daily production schedules. You will coordinate with production, machine shop, inventory, and sales to ensure on-time execution and accurate data across systems.

The role emphasizes data-driven scheduling, attention to detail, and effective communication across departments. A high school diploma and 6–12 months in a manufacturing or scheduling environment are required, with ERP/MRP experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education is a plus.
• 6–12 months of manufacturing/production control or scheduling experience.
• Strong data entry and ERP/MRP experience.
• Ability to read production schedules and technical documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication across the organization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update daily production schedules across departments.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to track work through all manufacturing stages.
• Support machine shop scheduling and system status for ongoing production.
• Communicate schedule updates to the Production Manager and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales to provide accurate order status updates.
• Maintain inventory transactions tied to production orders across systems.
• Identify and resolve scheduling discrepancies and conflicts; prepare daily production tags.
• Input scrap data and generate reports for production and quality tracking.
• Keep scheduling records audit-ready.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Scheduling Clerk

Ready to play a critical role in keeping a high-performance manufacturing operation running on schedule? We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Scheduling Clerk to support production control and scheduling activities within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role serves as a central coordination point across production, machine shop, inventory, and sales, ensuring schedules are accurate, materials are aligned, and operations flow efficiently from planning through execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, data-driven environment, communicates effectively across departments, and takes ownership of maintaining accurate schedules, resolving discrepancies, and supporting daily production execution. The Production Scheduling Clerk is responsible for assembling, maintaining, and communicating daily production schedules while coordinating across departments to ensure timely and accurate execution of manufacturing operations. This role supports production visibility, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence across the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update daily production schedules, ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility across departments
• Coordinate with production supervisors to track and trace work through all stages of manufacturing
• Support machine shop scheduling and maintain system status for ongoing production activities
• Communicate schedule updates and changes to the Production Manager and key stakeholders
• Partner with Sales to provide accurate updates on customer order status
• Maintain inventory transactions tied to production orders and ensure alignment across systems
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in manufacturing order quantities and scheduling conflictsPrepare and distribute production tags (core tags, pouring tags) for daily operations
• Input scrap data and generate reports to support production and quality tracking
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all scheduling data is audit-ready

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education is a plus
• 6-12 months of experience in a manufacturing, production control, or scheduling environment preferred
• Strong data entry and computer system skills (ERP/MRP experience preferred)
• Ability to interpret production schedules, shop floor data, and basic technical documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across multiple levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment