Production Controller Logistician

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies in Crane, IN is seeking a Production Controller Logistician to manage production control, BOMs, and ERP-driven workflows. You will lead scheduling, reporting, and cost-quote activities supporting NAVSUP workloads.

The role requires a high school diploma, with an Associate’s degree preferred or 5+ years experience; DoD logistics systems literacy and security clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an Associate’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production control documents and BOMs.
• Mentor personnel on SWMS, 1348s, OM&S, 1149s, DRs, DLTS/WAWF, BOMs, and ERP.
• Develop schedules and reports on workflow, throughput, and capacity for WR and NAVSUP workload.
• Lead bi-weekly production meetings with technicians and management; provide detailed reports.
• Track earned value for multiple projects in the branch; prepare quotes for current/future workload.

Skills

Logistics fundamentals

ERP systems

MS Office

Documentation

Communication

Earned value management

Cost quotes

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

WEBVLIPS

NAVICP

LMS21

IPDM

ERP

WXP

WEBFLIS

Job description

Production Controller Logistician (F3500 2026-26045):

Bowhead seeks a Logistician to join our team in Crane, IN. The Logisticians are responsible for managing a product's life cycle from design to disposal and must be able to develop, adjust and carry out logistical plans related to various products. Logisticians are required to properly allocate materials, supplies and products to ensure the success of the contract and must have excellent communication and problem solving skills. The Logisticians must also keep accurate and complete record and be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent organizational skills.

Essential functions will include:

• Develop and maintain desk guides for production control, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Operational Material and Supplies (OM&S) processes and procedures.
• Mentor junior and senior contractor personnel on SWMS, 1348’s, OM&S, 1149’s, DR’s, DLTS/WAWF, BOM’s, and ERP.
• Develop weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly schedules and reports regarding workflow, through put, capability and capacities for WR and NAVSUP workload.
• Schedule and lead bi-weekly production meetings with technicians, task lead and management team. Provide detailed reports (work completed, remaining workload, technician that is supporting, work completion date and or planned work completion date) to management and task lead.
• Manage Fleet Support Tracker
• Incorporate Risk Management mythologies to proactively manage projects and present reports to task lead, management team and customers
• Work collectively with task lead, management and financial analyst to track and report earned value for multiple projects within the branch.
• Develop, review, and edit cost quotes for current and future workload utilizing data from Supply Workload Management System (SWMS) and BOM’s.
• Schedule and present quotes to management
• Other duties as assigned
• High school diploma required. An Associate’s degree is desired or a minimum of at least five (5+) years of experience however additional experience may be substituted for formal education for highly qualified candidates.
• An understanding an application of logistics principles, concepts, practices and standards. Knowledge of industry practices an application to government practices
• Access to Web Visual Logistics Information Processing System (WEBVLIPS), NAVICP Supply Support Programs (NSSP), Logistics Management Systems (LMS21) SharePoint, Integrated Product Data Management (IPDM), ERP, Navy One Touch, IHS Haystack Gold, Web Federal Logistics Information System (WEBFLIS), DoD Fedmall, Shop Workload Management System (SWMS) and WXP shared site
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Target salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually based on qualifications and experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.