Production Controller

About the Role

The Production Controller supports the Raleigh manufacturing site by managing production capacity and coordinating shop floor activity. This role works cross-functionally with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve work order-related issues and remove production constraints. The Production Controller also monitors production performance and helps ensure the site has the capacity and coordination needed to meet operational commitments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor production capacity to support the site schedule and customer demand
• Coordinate work order execution and help resolve WO-related issues on the shop floor
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to address production obstacles and corrective actions
• Monitor production/planning performance metrics and escalate issues as needed
• Support daily production coordination across operations and support functions
• Help identify and remove constraints affecting flow, output, and schedule execution
• Communicate production priorities, constraints, and recovery actions to relevant stakeholders
• Track open shop floor issues and support follow-through to closure
• Work cross-functionally to support smooth execution of the production plan
• Provide regular updates to site leadership on capacity and execution risks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing operations, production coordination, or shop floor support
• Strong understanding of production flow, work orders, and capacity management
• Ability to work effectively with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
• Good communication, coordination, and follow-up skills
• Ability to monitor production metrics and identify execution risks
• Proficiency with ERP or manufacturing systems and Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable working in a complex and non-linear production environment
• APICS-CPIM training is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonuses
• Medical benefits starting on day 1
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Many other excellent benefits