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Production Control Intern

Modern Industries

Erie, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Control Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Erie, Pennsylvania
POSTED
10 days ago

A Production Control Intern supports the production control team in monitoring, scheduling, and optimizing manufacturing or production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

Core Responsibilities

  • Assist in production scheduling: Help develop and maintain production schedules to align with company goals and customer delivery dates 
  • Monitor production flow: Track production rates, product standards, and workflow for multiple products or stages 
  • Data tracking & reporting: Record and analyze production data, identify deviations from standards, and prepare reports for supervisors 
  • Coordination: Liaise with departments such as procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and logistics to ensure smooth operations 
  • Problem-solving: Identify and address production issues to minimize delays and disruptions 
  • Resource planning: Support material planning and resource allocation to avoid shortages 
  • Quality control support: Assist in implementing and monitoring quality control programs 
  • Health & safety compliance: Ensure adherence to safety regulations during production activities 

Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Earning a Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related field 
  • Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data analysis tools, and possibly ERP or production management software 
  • Process knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing or production processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and basic quality control principles 
  • Soft skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to work independently and in a team 

Example Duties in Practice

  • Review daily production reports and flag any variances from planned output.
  • Assist in creating project timelines and resource allocation charts.
  • Support the setup of production control systems or workflows (e.g., SharePoint) I
  • Attend meetings with engineering, logistics, and quality teams to discuss production issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of production batches, materials used, and quality test results.

About the Company

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