Production Controller

Production Controller - Salary Range $55K-75K Based on Experience Frequency Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Production Controller to support manufacturing operations for both space flight hardware and commercial product lines. This position is responsible for controlling the release, movement, and status of shop orders to ensure hardware progresses through manufacturing in accordance with program schedules and delivery requirements. The role requires daily use of Infor VISUAL ERP (9D), Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel tools to track WIP, shortages, and production status in a high-mix, low-volume environment. Responsibilities Control and maintain shop orders and travelers in Infor VISUAL Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations Coordinate hardware movement between departments (assembly, test, environmental screening, inspection, shipping) Track work order status and ensure completion of required operations Identify and upscale shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule risks Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Material Control, and Program Management Support environmental test scheduling (TVAC, vibration, burn-in, ESS) Ensure required documentation and configuration are correct before hardware moves forward Implement Engineering Change Orders into active work orders as directed Support both flight hardware and commercial production requirements Systems & Reporting Daily use of Infor VISUAL 9 AD ERP for order status, transactions, and tracking Maintain project and Excel-based reports for WIP status, shortages, and delivery performance Use advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis tools) Requirements 5+ years experience in production control, manufacturing coordination, or shop floor control Aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics experience preferred Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities Additional Requirements Experience in low-volume, high-reliability hardware production preferred Familiarity with configuration control and traceability requirements U.S. person status required due to ITAR restrictions Work Environment Support both space/satellite flight hardware with strict documentation and testing requirements Support commercial production with shorter lead times and higher throughput EEO/Disability/Veteran EOE/Disability/Veteran Benefits Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match in company stock Generous paid time off policy, 11 paid holidays 10-80 work schedule: 9 hours and 45 minutes with a mandatory 45-minute lunch break; alternating 4-day (36-hour) and 5-day (45-hour) weeks, paid for a consistent 40-hour work week with weekly pay This position is 100% on-site Salary $55K-65K per annum based on experience J-18808-Ljbffr