Production Control Clerk

HEICO Corporation; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

HSA

FSA

Alternate work week

LTD

Life insurance

Job summary

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is seeking a Production Control Clerk to support manufacturing by tracking materials, work orders, and schedules. You will ensure data accuracy and coordinate with inventory, purchasing, and shipping to meet production goals.

Required is a high school diploma and 1–3 years in production or inventory roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred. On-site, Mon–Fri, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–3 years in production/manufacturing or inventory control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong data entry with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update production schedules, work orders, and job travelers.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with inventory/warehouse staff.
• Enter and update data in ERP/MRP systems for job status and scrap.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Track WIP inventory and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate with purchasing, quality control, and shipping to resolve conflicts.
• Issue and close-out work orders with proper documentation.
• Assist ECO changes and input into ERP systems.

Skills

Data entry

Detail oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in business/logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Epicor)

Job description

Company

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 50 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks". Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems for world-wide use in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR's high-energy, dynamic culture focuses our Team Members' on providing quality products and services to our customers. We provide highly integrated, well-engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military E-O sensors and systems.

Employment Status

Full-Time

Entry Level

Job Description

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Production Control Clerk. The Production Control Clerk supports manufacturing operations by tracking, coordinating, and documenting the flow of materials, work orders, and production schedules. This role ensures that production data is accurate and up to date, helping the production team meet output goals, minimize downtime, and maintain smooth workflow between departments such as inventory, purchasing, and shipping.

Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent (required) and 1–3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or inventory control environment.

$26.44/hr. - $33.65/hr., DOE

On-site (M-F)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update production schedules, work orders, and job travelers to ensure accurate tracking of jobs through each stage of production
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with inventory/warehouse staff to ensure components and supplies are on hand to meet production deadlines
• Enter and update data in production control systems (ERP/MRP software) including job status, quantities produced, scrap, and downtime
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for supervisors and management
• Track work-in-process (WIP) inventory and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records
• Coordinate with purchasing, quality control, and shipping departments to resolve scheduling conflicts or material shortages
• Issue and close-out work orders, ensuring proper documentation and sign-offs
• Process non-conformance reports (NCRs) for manufactured and purchased parts, logging discrepancies, routing them to quality/engineering for disposition, and updating production schedules to reflect rework, repair, or replacement
• Work with the purchasing department and suppliers to coordinate the repair or remake of non-conforming purchased parts, tracking turnaround to ensure the parts are delivered on time to meet the production schedule
• Assist with the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, coordinating changes with production and purchasing groups, and taking ownership of final implementation on the production floor and accurate input into the ERP system to ensure routing, bills of materials, and work orders reflect the current revision
• Ensure all ECO part dispositions are communicated to the appropriate departments and follow up to confirm those activities have been completed
• Assist in prioritizing jobs based on customer due dates, capacity, and material availability
• Maintain accurate filing systems (physical and electronic) for production records, routings, and bills of materials
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, or production issues to relevant departments in a timely manner
• Support audits and inventory counts as needed
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1–3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or inventory control environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar) preferred
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time-management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or coursework in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial production setting
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Basic understanding of inventory control and materials management concepts

Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.

This position offers many benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance and much more.

EOE

Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$26.44 - $33.65 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.