Production Control 1
Description
Shift
Production Control I
Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm
Edwardsville, KS
The Production Control I coordinates and expedites the flow of information, work, and materials within or among facilities and lines of business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Publish reports per established schedule and prepare data for production meetings.
- Coordinate waving and picking of work based on the daily production schedule.
- Troubleshoot and escalate orders to appropriate teams.
- Compile reports on work progress and production plans or issues as they arise.
- Lead internal and external daily production meetings with customers and leadership teams.
- Fulfill expedited requests for customer escalation issues, including system and part receipts.
- Coordinate operational alignment and execution; escalate technical issues as needed.
- Perform coordinating, routing, and material handling duties to meet production schedules.
- Review product discrepancies and determine disposition.
- Research root causes for discrepancies and follow corresponding procedures.
- Prepare forecasts for capacity planning and new product introductions.
- Contact vendors and shippers to ensure timely forwarding of merchandise, supplies, and equipment.
- Adhere to security policies to maintain data confidentiality.
- Communicate directly with customers regarding order priority, scheduling, and status updates.
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Thorough understanding of planning principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems and apply advanced planning tools and techniques.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain workflow within the unit.
- Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
- Ability to determine appropriate approaches and provide innovative solutions to moderately complex technical problems.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
- Proficiency in computer operations and applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment; flexibility to work extended hours as required.
- Customer service driven.
- Strong team player.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US – Non-Exempt)
Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift
- Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions
- Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment
- Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
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FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)
Competitive Pay: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience.
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Holiday pay and accrued paid time off (Vacation and PTO)
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
- Basic life insurance
- Basic AD&D coverage
- Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (for full-time employees after 180 days of service)
- Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
- Paid bereavement and jury duty
Job Disclaimer (US)
Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
