The Production Control Specialist is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the flow of work through X-Microwave’s production operation. This role serves as the central hub between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and the production floor; ensuring materials, work orders, and priorities are aligned so products are built and delivered on time. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment and takes ownership of the schedule from order release through shipment.  

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule to support customer delivery commitments and on-time delivery goals 
• Create, release, and manage work orders through the ERP system; ensure routings, BOMs, and order data are accurate and complete 
• Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and Inventory teams; identify shortages early and drive resolution to prevent production interruptions 
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) across the production floor; track job status, identify bottlenecks, and expedite orders as needed to meet commitments 
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to coordinate prototype builds, engineering changes (ECOs), and new product introductions into the schedule 
• Analyze capacity and load across work centers; recommend scheduling adjustments, overtime, or resource shifts to balance demand 
• Communicate order status, schedule changes, and delivery projections to Sales, Program Management, and Customer Service 
• Maintain accurate inventory records; support cycle counts and physical inventories, and investigate and resolve discrepancies 
• Prepare and publish production control reports and KPIs, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, WIP aging, and shortage status 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and shop floor execution 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality system requirements, and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) 
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned 

• 2+ years of experience in production control, production planning, or scheduling within a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing strongly preferred 
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required; experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus 
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume production environment preferred 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams 
• Bias for action; proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they impact the schedule 
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM) a plus 
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field preferred 
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government