Production Control Specialist

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.  Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement.   We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. 

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description:

The Production Control Specialist role is responsible for ensuring that all materials are moved and tracked for eventual issuance to production and/or engineering operations and/or to the next job location to meet published schedules.  Performs shop order and shipping support tasks in ERP.  Resolves potential problems to ensure material flow is not delayed. 

Essential Functions:

• Monitor material pickup points, last activity locations, review router to determine where parts go to next, and ensure parts are delivered to appropriate locations.
• Expedite material flow through the shop floor by working collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams.
• Effectively communicate the status of deliverables, actions, and issues to stakeholders in various forums.
• Process shop order splits.
• Assist in ERP data integrity endeavors.
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement activities affecting the planning, procurement, build and test process.
• Any additional tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• HSD or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with processing planning and/or movement of material within an ERP system strong preferred.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to get tasks accomplished on time.
• Basic understanding of production flow, shipping/receiving operations, and/or stock room processes.
• Organized, capable of multitasking and setting priorities.
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Must be a US Citizen.

This position is located at our Black Mountain NC facility.  Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans