WIP & Materials Scheduler - Production Control Specialist

Ford; Kentucky; On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a skilled Materials/Production Controller to manage end-to-end production orders, WIP, and inventory in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will ensure MES and ERP data stay aligned, resolve material and scheduling discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement through reporting, automation, and disciplined processes.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, quality, and finance to confirm material readiness, maintain master data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Experience in production control, WIP scheduling, materials planning, inventory management, parts control, logistics, manufacturing operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MES, materials-planning, inventory-management, or production-control systems.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and business reporting tools; experience with Power BI, automation tools, or similar analytics platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of production order execution, material flow, inventory transactions, WIP control, and reconciliation processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and work effectively across internal teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to identify, communicate, and elevate material, scheduling, inventory, and system-data risks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production orders, WIP, parts availability, and inventory levels to align with production schedules.
• Develop and communicate production, parts, and material schedules based on demand and availability.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm material availability and production readiness.
• Track material movement and production-order status in MES and ERP.
• Identify and resolve material shortages and inventory discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Maintain MES and ERP master data including BOMs, routings, and production orders.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on WIP, inventory, schedule adherence, and material usage.
• Use Power BI to improve visibility and automate reporting.

Skills

Production control

WIP scheduling

Materials planning

Inventory management

Parts control

Logistics

Manufacturing operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

MES systems

Spreadsheets

Automation tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a skilled Materials/Production Controller to manage end-to-end production orders, WIP, and inventory in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will ensure MES and ERP data stay aligned, resolve material and scheduling discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement through reporting, automation, and disciplined processes.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, quality, and finance to confirm material readiness, maintain master data, and