PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks a Production Controller (Title 32), GS-1152-7/9, to manage maintenance production and equipment readiness. You will provide technical guidance to a lower-graded Production Controller and oversee schedules and plans for a variety of combat and support vehicles.

The role emphasizes controlling work, prioritizing repairs, and using both automation and manual systems to report status, manage LIN/MTO&E data, and ensure timely mobilization and readiness

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and production control.
• Ability to guide and supervise technicians and support staff.
• Familiarity with readiness and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repair of diverse equipment.
• Monitor progress and adjust repair priorities as needed.
• Prepare readiness, accountability, and LIN/ MTO&E reporting; manage workload and personnel.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Production control

Readiness reporting

Team guidance

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1255000 and is part of the CSMS at Camp Lincoln within the Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (TITLE 32), GS-1152-7/9, you will perform maintenance production management, to achieve or maintain desired production levels, to serve as an equipment readiness expert for units supported by the facility, and to provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: 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.

Use readiness, production and management reports available from the current automation support program and/or manual system, provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment as required or requested. 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. 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.

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.

May provide guidance and oversight of mechanics, Tools and Parts Attendants, or other positions assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.