Production Control Specialist

Socket.dev; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Seymour, IN is seeking a Production Control Specialist to manage material planning and forecasting for uninterrupted production across lines. The role serves as a central hub coordinating customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

You will monitor part status, balance multiple inventory items, and present updates to stakeholders. Strong Oracle experience and familiarity with Power 8 or similar tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex items and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Material planning and forecasting to support active production lines.
• Use schedules and tracking tools for timely project follow-up.
• Balance multiple inventory items and high-priority part requests.
• Monitor real-time part status and share updates with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Present updates clearly across all organizational levels.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Oracle

Power 8

Future Three

Outlook

Job description

Job Description: Production Control Specialist

Position Summary

The Production Control Specialist is responsible for the strategic ordering and forecasting of components to ensure uninterrupted operations across all production lines. Operating out of our Seymour, Indiana facility, this role acts as a central communication hub, tracking part status and keeping customers, suppliers, and internal teams perfectly aligned.

Job Information

• Job Title: Production Control Specialist
• Location: Seymour, Indiana (On-site)
• Department: Production Control
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Component Planning & Forecasting

• Material Planning: Oversee the primary function of ordering and forecasting material components to accurately support active production lines.
• Project Management: Effectively utilize schedules and tracking tools to ensure timely project follow-up, tracking, and execution.
• Multitasking: Manage and balance multiple inventory items and high-priority part requests simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Communication & Stakeholder Relations

• Status Tracking: Monitor and communicate the real-time status of parts throughout the fulfillment lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a core contact point to share tracking updates with external Customers, Suppliers, and internal team members.
• Executive Presentation: Facilitate clear, effective communication across all operational tiers, including executive and high-level management.

Preferred Qualifications

Software & Process Technicalities

• ERP & Systems: Previous experience utilizing Oracle database systems.
• Data & Tooling: Familiarity with Power 8, Future Three, or equivalent tracking software.
• Office Utilities: Proficiency in everyday corporate communication via Microsoft Outlook.
• Industry Process: Prior experience working directly within established Production Control Processes.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience Required

• Communication Skills: Strong, precise written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Task Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex procurement items and deadlines at the same time.