Company Overview
Compucraft Industries is a leading manufacturer of aerospace components and assemblies, dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to continuously improve our processes and ensure customer satisfaction.
Summary
The Production Control Supervisor coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within and between departments according to the daily and weekly production schedule. This role oversees production scheduling, inventory tracking, and material distribution while directly leading the production control team. The primary goal is to ensure maximum manufacturing efficiency, minimize downtime, and guarantee on-time delivery to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Shop Scheduling & Dispatch: Create and update the daily dispatch list for CNC machines and manual workstations, prioritizing jobs based on material arrival, tooling availability, and lead times.
- Material Tracking & Expediting: Physically track job travelers and aerospace materials through the shop floor, identifying and removing bottlenecks between machining, processing, and inspection.
- Team Supervision: Directly lead, mentor, and assist material handlers, shipping/receiving personnel, or junior schedulers in their daily routines.
- AS9100 & Customer Compliance: Ensure all production documentation, material certifications, and traceability records comply with aerospace regulations and customer blueprints.
- Capacity & Tooling Coordination: Collaborate with the shop foreman, programmers, and purchasing to ensure tooling, raw stock, and outside processing vendors are aligned with the production schedule.
- System Management: Maintain and update work-in-progress (WIP) and inventory data within the shop's ERP/MRP system, ensuring accurate lead times and tracking metrics.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or material control within a precision machine shop or manufacturing environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven familiarity with aerospace manufacturing workflows, blue-print reading, and traceability requirements (AS9100 standard preferred).
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. A technical trade school background or relevant professional certifications are a plus, but practical shop experience is highly prioritized over a college degree.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency using machine shop ERP software (such as JobBOSS, E2, or similar manufacturing systems) and basic Microsoft Excel skills.
- Core Competencies: Practical problem-solving abilities, a clear communication style suited for a collaborative shop environment, and a strong sense of accountability.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regular presence on the active machine shop floor is required, which involves exposure to machining noise, fluids, and active machinery.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate a shop floor for extended periods, and lift up to 35 pounds when assisting with material movement.
If you are ready to take on this role in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the position at Compucraft Industries today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Production Control: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santee, CA 92071 (Required)
Work Location: In person
