New 
Production Control Specialist - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
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 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Aug 19, 2025 | |
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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. Takes direction from assigned planning team and manager. 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 | |