Production Control Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Production Control Specialist for a precision manufacturing site in Elk Grove Village, IL. This hands-on role ensures accurate ERP data, on-time work order releases, and smooth order flow while managing risks and escalating delays.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing or ERP roles, a high school diploma (Associate's preferred), and strong Excel/Office skills. Relocation is a consideration for the right fit.

Qualifications

• Must have ERP transaction experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production control, scheduling, planning.
• Strong data accuracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, release, and maintain work orders in ERP.
• Verify work order packets and routing information.
• Monitor open work orders for current status.
• Track jobs daily to identify delays and expedite as needed.
• Communicate schedule risks to Production Control leadership.
• Maintain accurate order status and records in ERP.
• Coordinate with Production, Materials, Quality, and Process Engineering.
• Report material shortages and routing issues.
• Prepare production tracking logs and reports.
• Provide guidance and training to Production Control Coordinators.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data accuracy

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing precision manufacturer is seeking a detail driven Production Control Specialist to support site level schedule execution, work order release, and order flow at a newly acquired site. This is a hands on role focused on keeping production data accurate, jobs moving on schedule, and risks surfaced early. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on follow through and order discipline, knows ERP transactions inside and out, and wants to grow within a fast paced precision machining environment.

Production Control Specialist What You Will Do

• Prepare, release, and maintain work orders in ERP based on production priorities, material availability, and operational readiness
• Verify work order packets, routing information, and required documentation are complete and accurate
• Monitor open work orders and ensure system status stays current and accurate
• Track jobs daily, identify emerging delays, and help prioritize jobs needing expediting or cross functional intervention
• Communicate schedule risks, bottlenecks, and constraints to Production Control leadership
• Maintain accurate order status, due dates, and transaction records in ERP, and resolve data discrepancies that affect schedule visibility
• Coordinate with Production, Materials, Quality, and Process Engineering to keep job flow smooth
• Communicate material shortages, quality holds, and routing issues that impact execution
• Prepare and maintain production tracking logs, dashboards, and schedule support reports
• Provide day to day guidance and training to Production Control Coordinators
• Support consistent execution of standard work and identify process improvement opportunities

Production Control Specialist What You Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production control, scheduling, planning, or ERP transaction roles preferred
• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred
• ERP experience required
• Strong understanding of job flow, schedule discipline, and manufacturing order management
• Strong organizational, follow up, and data accuracy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work effectively across Production, Quality, and Engineering functions
• Sense of urgency and strong follow through under shifting priorities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to perform all duties in compliance with US export control laws without employer sponsored export authorization

Production Control Specialist Compensation and Opportunity

• Strong base salary with competitive benefits
• Opportunity to operate as a senior resource within a growing production control function
• Direct exposure to capacity planning, scheduling, and supply chain leadership
• Visible impact on schedule adherence and on time delivery performance at the site
• Ability to grow into broader production control and supply chain roles over time
• Relocation considered for a strong fit

Kalyn Schreckhise