Production Controller

Company Overview
Metamagnetics Inc. is a rapidly growing company developing cutting-edge technology for aerospace, defense, and commercial telecommunications markets. We develop high-frequency components in the most advanced surveillance, intelligence, and communications systems. Our customers include NASA, DARPA, the US Department of Defense, and several leading aerospace and defense prime contractors and commercial companies. Our staff has decades of expertise in fundamental sciences, numerical methods, materials science, high-frequency engineering, manufacturing, and business development. We are internationally recognized as a pioneer in our field.
Metamagnetics is a small group of talented and inquisitive engineers, scientists, and industry experts focused on and dedicated to bringing our technology to market. We maintain an agile, exciting startup environment, one where we encourage our staff to find their true passion and calling. To facilitate that, we provide opportunities to experience every aspect of engineering, science, sales, customer relations management, leadership, and many other technical and business skills. We provide a unique opportunity to take an idea from basic science all the way to a finished product qualified for use in the harshest environments and applications.
We are looking for motivated, hands-on people to join our team. We focus on finding good teammates with a strong work ethic, an ability to learn and share knowledge, an interest in creative problem-solving, and an ability to work beyond the common knowledge and practices of the industry.
Job Summary
The Production Controller will build and maintain daily production schedules and other production planning documents. Further, this position will monitor inventory and initiate purchases to fill projected material gaps, accounting for lead times to avoid interruptions to operations. This position is the nerve center for our increasingly busy manufacturing team, serving as the right-hand for the Plant Manager. This position is the primary interface for production with Material Requirements Planning software, initiating all manufacturing orders, ensuring material needs for each order are filled, kitting the materials for assembly, and closing out the order after the job is complete. This is a new position within the team, and the roles and responsibilities can be expected to evolve with time and experience.
Role / Responsibilities

• Tracks the day-to-day production staff and workcenter loading on behalf of the Plant Manager.
• Assesses the production process to ensure delivery of products that meet customers needs, identifying an issues or risks that could impact meeting manufacturing demands.
• Identifies any bottlenecks or delays in production; ensures necessary labor, materials, and other resources are available to relieve production bottlenecks and delays.
• Uses production planning and scheduling to limit materials, equipment, and personnel shortages.
• Schedules maintenance and repair of machines used in the production process to avoid downtime or delays.
• Assesses and tracks appropriate metrics, to include: production throughput, yield, first pass quality, on time delivery, and rework to inform leadership decision making.
• Collaborates with the quality and engineering departments to identify and resolve concerns that may hold up production.
• Performs regular inventories of production materials.
• Kits production materials needed for each manufacturing order.
• Process material release requests.
• Ensures ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements are met during production.
• Initiates manufacturing orders in manufacturing resource planning software, initiates purchases to cover material shortages, and updates the status of jobs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Background and Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person.

Skills and Characteristics

• Knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computerized materials control programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• At least three years of relevant experience required.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation, including one week of company shutdown in December and five paid sick days
• 100% of premium costs for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their families are covered by the Company
• Up to 100% life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage paid by the Company
• Access to a 401K platform with a match which allows employees to transfer any existing funds or start saving for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000 per year.
• Student Loan Assistance up to $12,000 per year.
• Free snacks and beverages.

Values
As an industry leader, Metamagnetics is driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our forward-thinking team and to provide an outstanding work environment for its employees with excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Metamagnetics fosters continued learning and development with a casual, stimulating, and challenging work environment.
Metamagnetics is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including free expression of opinion and diversity of culture.