Production Control Clerk

Production Control ClerkJoin ENTEK as a Production Control Clerk! ENTEK is excited to welcome a detail-oriented and driven Production Control Clerk to our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where organization, problem-solving, and collaboration make a real impact, this is your opportunity. In this role, you'll be at the center of operationssupporting Planning, Inventory, and Production to ensure everything runs smoothly from raw materials to finished goods. What You'll Do As a Production Control Clerk, you'll play a critical role in keeping production on track and inventory accurate. You'll coordinate across departments, manage materials, and ensure production orders are executed efficiently.Your responsibilities will include:Creating, releasing, and closing production orders to support customer and inventory demandsMonitoring raw material levels and initiating requisitions or RFQs as neededCoordinating with Purchasing and Inventory teams to maintain production flowStaging materials and components for production ordersManaging parts sent to outside processing, including tracking and receivingPerforming inventory cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracySupporting Kanban systems for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsEnsuring finished goods are properly moved and recorded in inventory systemsCommunicating effectively with internal teams and external vendorsThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on shop interaction with system-based inventory and planning work.Requirements What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.High school diploma or equivalent2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (machine shop or fabrication preferred)Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, or material handlingAbility to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawingsStrong Excel skills, including working with formulasExcellent communication skills (in-person, phone, and email)Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesPreferred Qualifications Experience with Kanban or Lean manufacturing systems Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems Experience coordinating outside processing or vendor-managed workflowsYour Work Schedule MondayFriday, day shift Consistent schedule supporting work-life balanceWhat Makes You a Great Fit You're detail-oriented and take pride in accuracy You can manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines You're self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision You value teamwork and clear communication You're committed to continuous improvement and Lean practicesWork Environment You'll work in both office and manufacturing shop environments, with regular exposure to production areas. This includes:Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periodsExposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperaturesUse of standard safety equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, etc.)About ENTEK ENTEK is more than a manufacturing companywe're a team driven by values:Respect valuing each person and every contributionIntegrity doing what's right, alwaysInnovation pushing boundaries with creativity and technologyCommitment to our people, our customers, and our futureWhen you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a jobyou're becoming part of a company that invests in your growth and success. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer. ENTEK's locations are non-smoking.