PRODUCTION CONTROLLER - TITLE 32

USAJOBS; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USAJOBS is seeking a Production Controller in Columbus, Georgia, to oversee maintenance operations and scheduling. This role requires effective prioritization of resources and management of logistics to maintain equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a background in production control with strong analytical skills and experience in a military context. Key responsibilities include the establishment of maintenance schedules, oversight of repair activities, and ensuring compliance with army regulations.

Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications related to Production Control and be prepared for a full-time position within the Georgia Army National Guard.

Qualifications

• Experience in production control in a military or technical environment.
• Ability to implement and monitor maintenance plans effectively.
• Strong understanding of logistics and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Establish and prioritize maintenance plans and schedules.
• Monitor progress and manage repair priorities effectively.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-graded positions.

Skills

Data input

Maintenance planning

Budgeting

Technical guidance

Education

Undergraduate study in fields related to Production Control

Job description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for a Production Controller, Position Description Number D1255000 located at the Facilities Maintenance Shop-Moore, Columbus, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Major Duties

As a Production Controller, GS-1152-09, you will: Establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavy‑duty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self‑propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms. Implement maintenance plans and monitor progress of accomplishments. Using readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provide status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested. Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information. Make on‑the‑spot adjustments to repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements. Ensure Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management. Based on guidance received, prioritize resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Ensure that Army Materiel Status System (AMSS) equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in a timely manner to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense. Program workload, shop space, and available personnel on a short and long‑term basis. Conduct initial and long range planning on matters which include multiple process production, maintenance operations, equipment readiness, including mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, annual training requirements, mobilization requirements; and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting. Ensure that unit Class 9 (CL IX) accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness. Perform demand analysis on unit CL IX expenses to determine proper stockage to sustain unit mission requirements. Designate and maintain current maintenance priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities (in the case of floods, fires, and mobilizations), and unit supported. Using the current automation support system, authorize the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, current status, and completion of work orders; requisition and provide status of repair parts; and assure the effective utilization of maintenance personnel. Provide both standard and ad hoc reports on the status of work orders to the supervisor and/or units. Assist supervisory personnel regarding readiness, CL IX funding, production problems and work planning. Assist in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements. Analyze repair methods and develop control procedures and policies to assure accomplishment of programs to meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Ensure that this is performed in the most effective and efficient manner possible with good quality control and quality assurance procedures in place. Coordinate with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders. Coordinate with logistical personnel, equipment specialists, higher ranked management officials, item managers at depots concerning critical shortages of repair parts required to support the maintenance repair program. Provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower‑graded Production Controller. May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensure necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to Production Control.

Evaluations

• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Leadership
• Reasoning (Clerical/Technical)