Production Controller

Frequency Electronics, Inc.; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A manufacturing company specializing in aerospace components is seeking a Production Controller in Uniondale, NY. This role is responsible for managing shop orders and ensuring progress aligns with production schedules. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in production control, strong knowledge of WIP management, and advanced skills in Excel and Infor VISUAL ERP. The position requires onsite work and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production control or shop floor control.
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain shop orders in Infor VISUAL.
• Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate hardware movement between departments.
• Track work order status and ensure completion of required operations.

Skills

Production control experience

Manufacturing coordination

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

WIP control understanding

Tools

Infor VISUAL ERP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Production Controller – Salary Range $55K-65K per annum based on experience

Frequency Electronics, Inc is seeking a Production Controller to support manufacturing operations for both space flight hardware and commercial product lines. This position is responsible for controlling the release, movement, and status of shop orders to ensure hardware progresses through manufacturing in accordance with program schedules and delivery requirements. The role requires daily use of Infor VISUAL ERP (9D), Microsoft Project and advanced Excel tools to track WIP, shortages, and production status in a high‑mix, low volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain shop orders and travelers in Infor VISUAL
• Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations
• Coordinate hardware movement between departments (assembly, test, environmental screening, inspection, shipping)
• Track work order status and ensure completion of required operations
• Identify and escalate shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule risks
• Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Material Control, and Program Management
• Support environmental test scheduling (TVAC, vibration, burn‑in, ESS)
• Ensure required documentation and configuration are correct before hardware moves forward
• Implement Engineering Change Orders into active work orders as directed
• Support both flight hardware and commercial production requirements

Systems & Reporting

• Daily use of Infor VISUAL 9 AD ERP for order status, transactions, and tracking
• Maintain Project and Excel‑based reports for WIP status, shortages, and delivery performance
• Use advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis tools)

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in production control, manufacturing coordination, or shop floor control
• Aerospace/defense or high‑reliability electronics experience preferred
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities

Additional Requirements

• Experience in low‑volume, high reliability hardware production preferred
• Familiarity with configuration control and traceability requirements
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR restrictions
• Work Environment:
  • Space/satellite flight hardware with strict documentation and testing requirements
  • Commercial production with shorter lead times and higher throughput
• EOE/Disability/Veteran
• This position is onsite
• We offer a comprehensive benefit package including: Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability. Flexible spending option and 401K. We also offer paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays.
• Salary Range $55K-65K per annum based on experience