Production Controller

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Fremont, CA seeks a Production Controller to support the Production Department, optimize utilization, and ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.

This 100% in-office role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, quality and maintenance to mitigate risks and keep schedules on track. A bachelor’s in a related field with 4 years of experience is preferred, ERP/Excel proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or related field; 4 years of related experience may substitute degree.
• Related co-op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Understanding of how an ERP system flows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor WIP and communicate schedule changes to accommodate delays, expedites, shortages, or recovery plans.
• Track and report production status as needed.
• Identify bottlenecks and help implement solutions to 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.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and scheduling policies.

Skills

WIP monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP system

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 $59,000.00 - $78,000.00]

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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