Senior DoD Production Controller & Scheduler

Critical Materials Group

Ballinger (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Critical Materials Group in Ballinger, TX seeks a Senior Production Controller to manage production scheduling, materials, and shipping for a DoD-based manufacturing operation. You will oversee daily production activity and ensure schedule adherence, cost and delivery performance.

You will work with ERP/MRP and Palantir Foundry, maintaining master production schedules, inventory control, and compliance with DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related regulations, while coordinating with procurement, contracts,

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in production control, production scheduling, materials management, or operations analytics, preferably in a DoD/defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP and/or MRP systems and the underlying planning logic (BOMs, work orders/travelers, MRP runs, inventory transactions).
  • Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, build reports/dashboards, and translate data into actionable, decision‑ready insight.
  • Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics/BI or data platform; comfort working in modern data tooling.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with controlled inventories, government‑furnished property, and regulated documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with Program Management, Contracts, Quality, and government personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a production/status point of contact for Program Management, Contracts, and on-site government representatives.
  • Support contract data requirements (e.g., CDRLs) related to production status, schedule performance, and delivery forecasts.
  • Track and reconcile Government‑Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE) per contractual and DFARS property‑management requirements.
  • Participate in program reviews, production readiness reviews, and customer/government audits as the scheduling and production‑status SME.

Skills

Production scheduling
Data analysis
Cross-functional communication
Attention to detail
Security clearance readiness

Education

Operations Management / Industrial Engineering / Business Analytics / Information Systems (related field)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Palantir Foundry
Excel
SQL/Python

Job description

Critical Materials Group in Ballinger, TX seeks a Senior Production Controller to manage production scheduling, materials, and shipping for a DoD-based manufacturing operation. You will oversee daily production activity and ensure schedule adherence, cost and delivery performance.

You will work with ERP/MRP and Palantir Foundry, maintaining master production schedules, inventory control, and compliance with DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related regulations, while coordinating with procurement, contracts,

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