Production Controller

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Production Controller to support the Production Department, coordinate activities, and mitigate risks to on-time completion of finished goods. You will report to the Production Planning Manager and help ensure optimal utilization of people and materials.

This 100% in‑office role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and familiarity with ERP workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prefer 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with Excel, Teams, Outlook; understanding of ERP system flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor WIP and communicate schedule changes as needed to accommodate delays or recovery plans.
• Track and report production status.
• Identify bottlenecks and help meet delivery deadlines.
• Provide support to Production Planners and schedulers.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, maintenance and other departments.
• Generate and maintain weekly production reports.
• Document history as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safety guidelines.
• Adhere to scheduling policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

WIP monitoring

Scheduling coordination

Cross-functional communication

ERP system understanding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

ERP systems

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 team member for our Jacksonville, FL team, and will report to the Production Planning Manager. The Production Control team member 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 Jacksonville, FL 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. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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 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.

NON‑DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

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