Production Controller

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a desire for keeping projects on track? Join our team as a Production Controller and play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Who We Are:

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. We’ve been recognized for our workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence. Learn more about our Manufacturing Division here: Kurt J. Lesker Company Manufacturing Division.

The Production Controller ensures efficient job movement through the machine shop and coordinates necessary resources for production projects. They collaborate across the business to identify, assess and address potential delays, maintaining ERP milestone dates for on-time delivery. This role also involves project management responsibilities, including planning and executing production projects to ensure they meet business goals.

Responsibilities:

Actively reviews job progress, identifies problem areas and provides guidance

Collaborates with procurement to expedite raw materials and subcontracted parts to meet scheduled deliveries

Partners with project management and shop floor supervisors to develop solutions that keep jobs on schedule

Addresses questions and resolves issues related to specific project schedules

Monitors non-conformances that could impact scheduled deliveries and expedites their resolution to keep jobs on track

Analyzes scheduled versus actual completion dates to identify areas for improvement

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, including human resources and safety regulations

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

Associate’s degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in machine shop scheduling

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

Proficiency with scheduling software and Microsoft office products

Ability to create and understand reports to make production decisions

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a technical field

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Climate-controlled environment

On-site gym and running trail

Health & wellness programs, including mental, physical, and financial (on-site yoga, meditation, seminars, flu shots, biometric screening, annual 5K, and waste pick-up events)

Recycling program, solar panels, and electric vehicle plug-in station

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Office-wide events

Employee recognition programs

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The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our human resources department at [email protected] or call to provide the nature of your request.