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) | |
 Jan 05, 2026 | |
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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. 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 | |