Production Control Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job Title:
Production Control Specialist

Reports To:
Production Control Manager

Position Summary:
The Production Control Specialist plays a key role in aligning material planning, production scheduling, and inventory control efforts across the organization. This position acts as a bridge between departments-such as operations, engineering, and sales-to ensure that customer demands are met with timely and efficient production outputs. The role requires strong data analysis capabilities, supply chain awareness, and collaboration to maintain optimal inventory levels and streamline production processes. Prior experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Inventory Management

• Plan and coordinate material requirements to support production schedules.

• Set and manage optimal inventory levels for raw materials and work-in-progress items.

• Analyze data to ensure accurate stock records and timely order fulfillment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, warehouse, purchasing, and quality teams to support demand planning and inventory accuracy.

• Participate in production meetings to forecast material needs and support continuous workflow.

• Assist with physical inventory processes, cycle counts, and year-end reconciliation efforts.

System Oversight & Reporting

• Utilize ERP systems and digital tools to maintain real-time accuracy in material and inventory tracking.

• Prepare and distribute inventory reports, including usage, variances, and shrinkage analysis.

• Use dashboards or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to communicate trends and potential issues to stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Quality Support

• Identify opportunities for improving inventory accuracy and production efficiency.

• Support safety and quality initiatives across the production and warehouse teams.

• Help resolve discrepancies through root cause analysis and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.

• Minimum of 3 years in a production planning, supply chain, or warehouse-related role.

• Solid understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Power BI and SharePoint is a plus.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in the steel, automotive, or forging industry is advantageous.

Working Environment:
Primarily office-based with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. May require standing or walking during inventory counts.

Physical Requirements:
Standard office and light industrial environment. Refer to internal guidelines for full physical demand details.

Direct Reports:
None

Quality Responsibility Level:
Moderate - Expected to assess quality-related issues and escalate as needed based on impact severity.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.