Production Controller (Second Shift)

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); 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 Planning Manager. You will coordinate production activities to maximize utilization and on-time delivery, working closely with engineering, procurement, quality, and maintenance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in supply chain or related field (or 4 years experience in lieu), strong communication, ERP familiarity, and proficiency with Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or related field (or 4 years of experience in lieu).
• 4 years of relative experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Understanding of ERP systems and how data flows through them.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate across levels.

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.
• Support Production Planners and schedulers.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and maintenance to prevent disruptions.
• Generate and maintain weekly production reports.
• Document history and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and scheduling policies.
• Perform additional duties to support the team.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

ERP systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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 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.

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

• 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.

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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