NPI Production Controller

Description

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate the flow of work within and between manufacturing departments to support NPI builds, production schedules, and program milestones.
• Review master production schedules and work orders, establish priorities for NPI builds, and revise schedules based on customer requirements, material availability, equipment capacity, and production readiness.
• Track open work orders and work-in-process (WIP) to ensure timely completion and closure while identifying and escalating potential delays.
• Coordinate with NPI Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure materials, resources, and documentation are available to support scheduled builds.
• Distribute and monitor work orders, including quantities, build requirements, priorities, and targeted completion dates.
• Monitor material and component availability for NPI builds and expedite shortages or critical materials as needed to minimize production disruptions.
• Track production progress, equipment downtime, material shortages, and other constraints; communicate risks and schedule impacts to Program Management and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate production status, work order, WIP, and inventory information within SAP and other applicable systems.
• Support production readiness reviews and provide status updates related to build schedules, material readiness, capacity, and work order completion. 
• Assist with NPI ramp activities and production transitions by monitoring execution against program schedules and identifying opportunities to improve production flow and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, production control, production planning, procurement, or a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing production requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on production accuracy, material readiness, product quality, and meeting program schedules.

Reasons you should work for us:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
• Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.