Production Control & Planning Analyst

Description:
Requisition Title
NCSC: ISG 2nd shift Production Control & Planning Analyst
Project Description
2nd shift - Production Control & Planning (PCP) Analyst
Location: Whitsett, NC (NCSC Plant)
Job Type: Full-time / Flexible
Position Summary
The Production Control & Planning (PCP) Analyst is responsible for end to end production planning, scheduling, and control activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery. This role acts as a key link between demand planning, shop floor execution, and supply chain functions by translating customer and forecast demand into executable production plans. The analyst monitors production performance, manages work-in-progress (WIP), and drives schedule adherence through data-driven decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
" Production Control & Scheduling
" Develop, release, and maintain executable production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
" Control production priorities and sequence orders to balance throughput, inventory levels, and customer commitments.
" Monitor schedule adherence and make real-time adjustments to minimize disruptions and delays.
" Planning & Capacity Management
" Analyze production capacity, labor availability, and equipment constraints to support feasible planning decisions.
" Identify bottlenecks and constraints, escalating risks and recommending corrective actions.
" Partner with operations leadership to support short-term and mid-range planning horizons.
" Work-in-Progress (WIP) Management
" Track and manage WIP levels to ensure appropriate flow through manufacturing processes.
" Analyze aging WIP, identify root causes, and work with cross-functional teams to improve cycle times.
" Maintain system accuracy for shop orders and production status within ERP/MRP systems.
" Performance Monitoring & Reporting
" Track KPIs such as schedule adherence, throughput, cycle time, and capacity utilization.
" Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production control reports and dashboards.
" Analyze variances between plan and actual output, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
" Cross-Functional Coordination
" Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams to align execution with plan.
" Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and risks clearly to internal customers.
" Support continuous alignment between planning, supply availability, and shop floor execution.
" Continuous Improvement
" Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, production flow, and inventory control.
" Support lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
" Assist in standardizing PCP processes and documentation.
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" Basic Qualifications
" Education: Associates or Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
" Experience: 2+ years of experience in production control, production planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
" Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JobBOSS) for production control and planning.
" Data & Analytical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, data modeling, and lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
" Work Location: Ability to work on-site to support real-time production coordination.
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" Preferred Qualifications
" Strong organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
" Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to shifting production requirements.
" Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across operations and supply chain teams.
" Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
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