Production Control Coordinator

Airbus Helicopters; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive insurance & ESOP

Leadership University & mobility

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters in Grand Prairie, TX, is seeking a Production Control Coordinator to support Dynamic Component Repair shops, expediting materials logistics and planning functions from the Production Planning & Operations team.

The role requires at least 1 year in material control, strong communication skills, and readiness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally. Onsite work with standard benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year related experience in material control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of material (60%): distribute inbound parts, return material, transport assets, enforce planning space, handle discrepancies, process sub-contracts.
• Coordinate return to customer of completed components (30%): ensure proper packaging, complete shipment documentation, complete SAP transactions.
• Maintain inventories (10%): maintain stock according to shop needs, ensure FIFO, communicate invoicing/goods receipt.
• Additional support: strain gauge shipment prep and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join the Production Planning & Operations team based in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role you will support DCR (Dynamic Component Repair) shops to expedite materials logistics and planning functions.

Your Working Environment

The position is located in a suburb outside the Dallas‑Fort Worth metropolitan area, home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters and more than 1,000 employees.

How We Care for You

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, profit sharing, retirement savings plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, personal time, holidays and generous parental leave.
• Comprehensive insurance: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits.
• Access to global Leadership University, 10,000+ e‑learning courses, accelerated development programs, and national/international mobility opportunities.

Your Challenges

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of material (60%):
  • Distribute inbound parts from DFW warehouse to carts or totes.
  • Return material to DFW warehouse.
  • Transport assets to shipping area for outbound to DFW warehouse.
  • Enforce designated product areas: planning space, inbound/outbound shipping, kitting.
  • Handle discrepancies with received parts from DFW warehouse.
  • Process incoming sub‑contracts/processing – return to stock or production.
  • Process outbound sub‑contracts – final preparation, boxing, sealing, transport to shipping area.
• Coordinate return to customer of completed components (30%):
  • Ensure outbound shipping is properly packaged per instructions.
  • Complete documentation for shipment of finished goods to end customers or AHI stocks.
  • Complete all SAP transactions required to make the part ready for return.
• Maintain inventories (10%):
  • Maintain inventory of materials according to shop needs.
  • Ensure shelf life and FIFO policies are maintained.
  • Serve as focal point for invoicing and goods receipt communication.
• Additional support: strain gauge shipment preparation and other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year related experience in material control.
• 5% domestic and international travel.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or covered under existing ITAR license).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.
• Familiar with general office procedures and PC skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft products.

• Preferred: Lean practices knowledge.
• Preferred: Aviation knowledge.
• Preferred: SAP experience.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite proximity: 95% onsite.
• Vision: read screens, documents, reports, engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: participate in conversations in person and via teleconference, hear sounds on the production floor daily.
• Speaking: speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information daily.
• Equipment operation: use office equipment and production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily.
• Carrying: carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Lifting: lift documents and tools up to 30lbs/14kgs daily and heavier parts/equipment on a frequent basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: push and pull small office furniture and tools frequently.
• Sitting: sit for long periods during meetings and computer work daily.
• Squatting/Kneeling: squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily, frequently for long periods.
• Travel: travel independently and at short notice between Grand Prairie and DFW warehouse location.
• Walking: routine walking through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces, frequently.
• Personal protective equipment required: Safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or gloves per site/customer requirements.
• Administrative positions only: steel‑toed shoes required for all shop floor visits, hearing/eye protection may also be required.

Legal Notice

This position requires that you must be a U.S. Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or covered under our existing ITAR license).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Application Notice

Applicants are notified that Airbus does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Current work authorization is required. The position is offered on a direct‑hire basis and is not tenured or guaranteed.