Production Control & Shipping/Receiving Clerk

About the role

The Production Control Clerk supports manufacturing operations by compiling, tracking, and maintaining production data to ensure efficient workflow and accurate reporting. This role plays a critical part in coordinating production activities, monitoring material usage, and helping maintain consistent output in a fast-paced aerospace precision machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and returned goods against purchase orders, manifests, and invoices for accuracy
• Check quantities, types, sizes, and part numbers to properly identify materials; document and report any errors, shortages, damages, or defective parts
• Route, deliver, or store materials to appropriate manufacturing or storage locations using material handling equipment
• Compute shipping and storage charges using computer systems or price lists, and confer with vendors or establishment representatives to resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate outgoing shipments and maintain meticulous records of all received and shipped goods
• Analyze production metrics including materials used, scrap rates/patterns, departmental productivity, and aging work in process
• Monitor material inventory levels and assist in maintaining adequate supply to support uninterrupted production
• Conduct inventory cycle counts to ensure system accuracy
• Track and update machine load schedules to ensure balanced workflow and optimal equipment utilization