Production Controller

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IEM in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Controller to oversee production coordination and ensure timely delivery of products. This role requires 100% on-site presence at our Fremont location.

The ideal candidate will support production planning, monitor WIP, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality to mitigate risks to schedules. A manufacturing background and ERP familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Proficient with Excel, Teams and Outlook; understands ERP workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor WIP and communicate schedule changes to prevent delays.
• Support production planners and schedulers with data and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain weekly production reports and document history.

Skills

ERP system understanding

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or a related field

4 years of relative experience in lieu of a degree

Co-op or internship experience in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook)

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.
• Adheres 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

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or a related field. 4 years of relative experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• Related co-op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• 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 $82,000 - $103,000]

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer 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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