Production Controller

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 51,660; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Controller to support the Production Department and ensure on‑time delivery of products.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and requires 100% in‑office presence at the Fremont location. Responsibilities include monitoring WIP, tracking production status, and coordinating with engineering, procurement, quality, and maintenance to mitigate risks that affect schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree adds value.
• Prefer 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; ERP system understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication; organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor WIP and communicate schedule changes to accommodate delays.
• Track and report production status.
• Identify bottlenecks and help implement timely delivery solutions.
• Support Production Planners and schedulers.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality and maintenance to avoid hindrances.
• Generate weekly production reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Teams/Outlook)

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

IEM is currently seeking a Production Controller for our Fremont, CA team, and will report into the Senior Director of Operations. The Production Controller is primarily responsible for assisting the Production Department with all potential production constraints. You will be coordinating production activities to ensure optimal utilization and timely delivery of products. This role will mitigate current and future risks of anything that could negatively impact on time completion of finished goods.

Please note: This position requires 100% in‑office presence in our Fremont location and does not offer remote work.

Essential Functions

• Monitor work‑in‑progress (WIP) and communicate potential schedule changes as needed to accommodate production delays, disruptions, expedites, material shortages, customer cancellations, or recovery plans.
• Track and report production status as needed.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and help to implement solutions to meet delivery deadlines when needed.
• Provide support to the Production Planners and schedulers.
• Orchestrate communication with engineering, procurement, quality, maintenance and any other department needs that will hinder production.
• Generate and maintain weekly production reports if required by the Manufacturing Supervisor or Planning Manager.
• Document history as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to established safety guidelines.
• Adhere to scheduling policies, processes and procedures.
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus!
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Understanding of how an ERP System flows.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable with organizing discussions across all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills, including coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources to keep everything running smoothly.
• Interpersonal skills such as building rapport with team members, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

[Compensation: USD $28.00 - $37.50/hr]

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.

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