COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Without the strength of our Production team, we would not be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced Production Control Professional. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Production Control.
As a strong communicator and skilled hands-on Production Control, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products. The Production Controller will also be involved in coordinating various aspects of production, from scheduling and inventory management to quality control and cost analysis.
KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the leading market supplier of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California, 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington and 1 location in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Equal Opportunity
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
- Operate machinery to assist in the production process.
- Assemble materials and equipment as required.
- Assist in the loading of raw materials to the production lines.
- Transport raw materials from one place to another.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers to ensure efficient production and deadlines are met.
- Conduct inspections and quality control of products.
- Assist in lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads as required.
- Coordinates and expedites workflow of personnel and materials according to production schedule.
- Prepares and maintains monthly build schedule.
- Coordinates and schedules acceptance/testing of hardware and assemblies.
- Handles many administrative and logistics tasks within production, including but not limited to the following:
- Prepares shop orders for machines, assembly, and other work centers.
- Interfaces with planning, warehouse, engineering, and quality teams as needed to ensure overall program efficiency.
- Works with subcontract vendors to ensure materials are provided in a timely manner to support schedule.
- Tracks all internal and external jobs including, but not limited to shop order, purchase orders, outside processing, discrepant materials, & customer deliverable.
- Some interaction with outside customers.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred Education: AA degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related discipline
- Preferred Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing and production environment
- Required Computer skills: Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note
- Epicor or other ERP experience preferable
1st shift
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- High School Diploma or GED
- AA degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related discipline
- 2+ years in a manufacturing and production environment
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
- Epicor or other ERP experience
What We Do
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.
