Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Production Control Analyst
Location : Buffalo, NY (On-Site)
Department : Operations / Production Control
Reports To : Production Control Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a mid-level Production Control Analyst to support day-to-day execution of the established master production schedule and provide operational visibility into production performance. This role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and improving schedule adherence through data-driven insights, cross-functional coordination, and early identification of risks.
This position is analytical and execution-focused. The Production Control Analyst does not create or modify production schedules and does not own capacity planning. The role exists to ensure the operation stays on track against the plan that has already been set.
Core Responsibilities
Production Execution Support
- Support daily execution of the master production schedule
- Participate in daily production and operations meetings, providing clear plan vs actual performance updates
- Monitor shop-floor execution across work centers, projects, or production lines
Production Performance Tracking
Track and analyze planned vs actual production outputMonitor throughput, labor efficiency, and work-in-process movementPartner with foremen and operations leadership to understand performance drivers and constraintsKPI Monitoring and Reporting
The Production Control Analyst is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and reporting on key production control KPIs, including but not limited to :
Schedule adherence percentage (actual production completed vs scheduled production)On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performanceWork-in-Process (WIP) aging and flow timeProduction attainment vs planConstraint and bottleneck impact on schedule performanceMaterial availability impacts on executionThe analyst ensures KPI definitions are consistent, data is accurate, and insights are actionable.
Issue Identification and Root Cause Analysis
Identify risks to schedule adherence before production falls behindWhen production performance is off plan :Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Materials, and Production teams
Perform structured root cause analysis related to materials, labor, quality, engineering readiness, or process constraintsDevelop data-supported recommendations and corrective action optionsPresent findings and suggested plans forward to the Production Control ManagerCross-Functional Coordination
Act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Materials ManagementEnsure material availability, inventory status, and production readiness align to the master scheduleSupport alignment and accountability across teams through shared data and performance transparencyData Analysis and Continuous Improvemen t
Build and maintain production performance dashboards and reporting toolsPerform advanced Excel analysis using pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and structured datasetsIdentify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities using Lean and Six Sigma principlesSupport continuous improvement initiatives tied to schedule reliability and execution disciplineRequired Qualifications
3–6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExperience in production control, operations analysis, manufacturing analytics, or materials planning supportStrong understanding of production planning concepts, materials management, and inventory flowAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and dashboardsExperience supporting daily production meetings and operational decision-makingAbility to communicate clearly with shop-floor leadership and managementPreferred Qualifications
Experience in discrete manufacturing, fabrication, or complex production environmentsFamiliarity with ERP or MRP systemsLean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma training or certificationExperience supporting KPI-driven operations and tiered daily management systems