Beehive Industries
Beehive Industries·15 days ago

Senior production control analyst

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Location

onsite, Knoxville, TN, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Production planningScheduling executionManufacturing processesERP systemsMRP systemsData analysisSupply chain operationsContinuous improvementProblem solvingCross-functional leadershipMicrosoft ExcelShop floor managementWork order managementProcess optimizationKPI reportingTechnical communication

Job Description

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is seeking a Senior Production Control Analyst to drive production planning, scheduling execution, and real-time coordination of engine assemblies and components through the manufacturing process. In this senior-level role, you will proactively ensure efficient movement of work orders, resolve critical schedule challenges, and act as a technical resource for cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

What You’ll Do...

  • Lead tracking of engine assemblies, subassemblies, and components through the manufacturing process ensuring robust schedule execution and rapid response to issues
  • Monitor and prioritize daily production activities ensuring work orders consistently progress according to planned schedules and serve as an escalation point for schedule risks
  • Independently identify and escalate production issues such as material shortages, quality holds, tooling delays, documentation gaps, and engineering clarifications and lead corrective actions and recovery planning
  • Coordinate and facilitate daily production meetings gather cross-team updates oversee tracking of action items and communicate schedule priorities to all stakeholders
  • Drive resolution of complex production disruptions by collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain leaders
  • Track and report on key performance indicators such as schedule adherence work order completion WIP status and throughput and develop recommendations for schedule reliability
  • Own recovery plans for delayed production coordinating corrective actions across all relevant teams
  • Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of work order data within ERP MRP and MES systems and act as a SME for data integrity and reporting
  • Communicate production priorities to supervisors and shop floor personnel and coach team members and promote clarity in workflow execution
  • Identify and address bottlenecks capacity constraints and process inefficiencies and propose and help implement continuous improvement initiatives for production planning and scheduling
  • Lead and support production reporting and data analysis efforts to drive schedule adherence improve forecasting accuracy and influence operational decisions
  • Champion continuous improvement projects related to production control and factory operations and guide less experienced team members and promote knowledge-sharing best practices

You have...

Education

Bachelor’s degree required supply chain business engineering operations or related field preferred master’s degree a plus

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing production control supply chain operations or industrial engineering master’s degree with 3 plus years of related experience also considered

Proven track record in production environments shop floor operations and scheduling coordination roles

Advanced experience using ERP MRP systems and production tracking tools such as SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar

Demonstrated history of supporting and improving operational workflows and production schedules

Experience driving cross-functional resolution to technical and schedule problems

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and lead effective recovery efforts

Deep working knowledge of manufacturing processes production flow and shop floor constraints

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience coordinating across multiple teams and management levels

Able to independently identify risks and lead resolution efforts in a fast-paced environment

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including reporting data analysis and advanced formulas and ability to coach others in its use

Demonstrated urgency ownership and accountability in meeting deliverables

Effective working relationships with manufacturing supervisors technicians and support personnel

Adept at complex problem-solving and process optimization

Comfortable leading activities in shop floor–adjacent environments

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

Experience in aerospace automotive defense or other complex manufacturing environments

Hands-on expertise in production planning scheduling or control tower–style operations

Background in ERP systems SAP Oracle NetSuite etc

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles and experience leading CI initiatives

Collaboration with engineering and quality teams in a production setting

Strong adaptability to high-pressure fast-moving environments

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and lead in mission-critical situations

Passion for manufacturing operations supply chain excellence and production optimization

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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