Production Controller (Second Shift)

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

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Production Controller for our Jacksonville, FL team. The role reports to the Production Planning Manager and focuses on coordinating production to ensure on-time delivery while mitigating risks to schedules.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's a plus) and prefer 1 year in manufacturing. Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems, plus strong communication skills, are required. 100% in-office role; second shift 3:00pm–11:30pm EST.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Prefer 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook) and ERP workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate across levels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office Suite

ERP understanding

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field (a plus)

Tools

ERP system

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. Second shift hours are 3:00pm - 11:30pm EST.

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

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field 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

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.

EMPLOYER EEO Statement

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