Production Control & Scheduling Specialist

Fulcrum-Technologies,-In; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical benefits

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Sick pay

401(k) match

Ongoing training

Job summary

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of precision engineered, pre-cast concrete products and related structural steel elements.

A highly organized Production Control Coordinator is needed to support production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing execution at the Tualatin HQ. This role coordinates customer commitments, capacity planning, and ERP-driven order execution across Sales, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Shipping in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or operations experience.
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules to support customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate manufacturing priorities across fabrication, machining, coating, assembly, and shipping operations.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify risks to on-time delivery.
• Release, update, and manage work orders within the ERP system.
• Communicate schedule changes and production priorities to department leaders.
• Support weekly production meetings and provide schedule status updates.
• Track customer commitments and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales and Project Management regarding order status and schedule changes.
• Monitor open orders and ensure timely progression through manufacturing.
• Communicate potential delivery risks and recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate production tracking records and status reports.
• Assist with capacity planning activities across manufacturing departments.
• Monitor labor utilization and workload balancing between work centers.
• Support development and maintenance of standard labor estimates.
• Analyze production constraints and recommend scheduling improvements.
• Assist leadership in identifying bottlenecks and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate work order and routing information within the ERP system.
• Audit production transactions, labor entries, and job status updates.
• Support data accuracy initiatives related to production control and scheduling.
• Assist in maintaining bills of material, routings, and planning parameters.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support operational decision making.
• Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and Inventory teams.
• Monitor shortages and communicate impacts to production schedules.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and cycle count activities.
• Support management of production kits and material staging activities.
• Research and resolve inventory and material discrepancies.
• Prepare production performance reports and schedule metrics.
• Track key performance indicators including on-time delivery and schedule attainment.
• Maintain production control documentation and records.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and operational projects.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop proficiency in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and ERP systems.
• Provide backup support during planned and unplanned departmental absences.
• Support succession planning by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Independent and collaborative

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Operations

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Power BI

Excel

SAP/JobBOSS/ECI

M1

Job description

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of precision engineered, pre-cast concrete products and related structural steel elements.

A highly organized Production Control Coordinator is needed to support production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing execution at the Tualatin HQ. This role coordinates customer commitments, capacity planning, and ERP-driven order execution across Sales, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Shipping in a fast-paced environment.