Production Order Specialist

About the role

A&K Railroad Materials is seeking a Production Order Specialist to serve as the connection between Engineering, Planning, and Production at our Kansas City, KS manufacturing facility. This role ensures production orders are accurate, complete, and ready for the shop before manufacturing begins.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and process production orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Review engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing routes.
• Verify items, quantities, revisions, operations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and work with Engineering to resolve issues.
• Prepare and release production documentation to the shop.
• Coordinate with Planning and Production to ensure orders are ready for manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate production records and support quality requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed manufacturing information.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Manufacturing, engineering support, production control, or planning experience preferred.
• Experience with D365, ERP systems, BOMs, production orders, or work orders preferred.
• Experience in steel fabrication, machining, welding, railroad, or heavy manufacturing is a plus.

Manufacturing experience is preferred, but we're willing to train the right person with strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Boot Voucher Program.
• Company-Provided Tools.
• Career Growth Opportunities.