Production Control Specialist II/III - A shift

Protingent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan options (HDHP/POS)

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a contract Production Control Specialist II/III to support our client in Cape Canaveral, FL. The role focuses on backlog reduction, material readiness, and ensuring timely schedule execution in a high-demand environment.

The candidate will manage MRP/ERP data, drive expedites, and collaborate with FTE PCs to maintain smooth operations and clean data integrity. ITAR responsibilities apply per the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, or similar).
• Experience cleaning backlog and expediting in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Ability to work independently in a high-tempo, high-ambiguity environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive down the work-order backlog by dispositioning idle or unnecessary orders and resolving stalled parts.
• Execute targeted expedite efforts on hot jobs to prevent schedule slips.
• Provide off-nominal shift coverage and handle escalations to keep WIP moving.
• Maintain MRP/ERP data integrity.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems experience

Backlog remediation

Expediting

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

MS Project

Jira/ITS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Control Specialist II/III Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Production Control Specialist II/III with our client located in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Job Description: The Production Control team is scaling to meet an increase in work order volume to support client rate production. This role is a dedicated surge and clean-up function that supports our core team of FTE Production Control Specialists. This person will attack the backlog debt (aged/idle work orders, MRP data integrity, kitted parts trapped in stalled orders), own day-to-day work-center coverage where required, and provide expedite muscle and off-nominal shift support so our FTE PCs can stay focused on schedule execution. If you like solving a large, messy backlog with clear metrics and a defined end date, this is built for that.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive down the work-order backlog: dispositioning idle/no-need-date orders, resolving kitted-but-stalled part numbers, and closing out orders.
• Execute targeted expedite efforts on hot jobs — identifying material and kit needs, and blockers across service centers and integrated areas to prevent schedule slip.
• Provide off-nominal shift (B/C/D) coverage support as needed, handling routine escalations and keeping WIP moving when FTE coverage is thin.
• Maintain MRP/ERP data integrity.
• Communicate daily status on backlog burn-down, expedite jobs in flight, and any shift hand-offs to the PC leads and escalation chat.
• Flag constraints or recurring blockers discovered during clean-up work to area leads and PC leadership rather than resolving informally and losing the signal.
• Partner with the FTE PC team and, where needed, carry standing work-center ownership -When backlog is clear, this role will support other work centers while sustaining minimal technical debt in assigned work center.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience with schedule management, expediting, or backlog/data clean-up in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, or similar) — comfortable working directly in the data, not just reading dashboards.
• Ability to work independently on a defined backlog with minimal ramp-up, in a high-tempo, high-ambiguity environment.
• Willingness and availability to support off-nominal shifts (B/C/D) as coverage gaps arise.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Prior experience specifically doing backlog remediation, data cleanup, or expedite work (not just steady-state scheduling).
• Familiarity with MS Office, including MS Project.
• Familiarity with Jira/ITS and AI tools.
• Experience in both development and production manufacturing environments.
• Aerospace or automotive production experience a plus.

Job Details:

• Contract Position Rate Range: $45-$70/hr
• Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package:

• Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.