Production Control Specialist

MiTek USA Inc; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off incl. PTO and 13 U.S

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Family friendly benefits incl. PaidPar

Performance/incentive bonuses

Career advancement & tuition

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Disability & Life Insurance

myFlexPay pay access

Job summary

MiTek Industries in Hazelwood, MO is seeking an entry-level Production Planner to assist with coordinating customer orders, monitoring progress, and maintaining records in production and inventory systems.

You will support the production schedule, monitor lead times via ERP, and help with cycle counts and data accuracy in a collaborative office environment near the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Associates in a related field preferred.
• Combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis (1–2 years in manufacturing or production control).
• Basic understanding of ERP systems or willingness to learn required.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the production schedule under supervision.
• Monitor sales orders and provide basic lead-time information using the ERP system.
• Support the preparation of production schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.
• Participate in routine inventory tasks such as cycle counts.
• Communicate order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, customer service, logistics).
• Help track inventory levels and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Enter and review data to ensure order and inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic analysis related to production timing and capacity under direction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Associates Related Field preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements A Brief Overview

Supports the production planning process by assisting with the coordination of customer orders, monitoring order progress, and maintaining accurate records within the production and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the production schedule under supervision.


• Monitor sales orders and provide basic lead-time information using the ERP system.


• Support the preparation of production schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.


• Participate in routine inventory tasks such as cycle counts.


• Communicate order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, customer service, logistics).


• Help track inventory levels and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff.


• Enter and review data to ensure order and inventory accuracy.


• Perform basic analysis related to production timing and capacity under direction.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.


• Associates Related Field preferred.


• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis 1-2 Years of experience in a manufacturing or production control environment required.


• Basic understanding of ERP systems or willingness to learn required.


• Good attention to detail and organizational skills required.


• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications.

Physical Demands

This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off


• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans


• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement


• Performance/Incentive bonuses


• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement


• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing


• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance


• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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