Production Controller

Production Controller

The Production Control team member is primarily responsible for assisting the Production Department with all potential production constraints. You will be coordinating production activities to ensure optimal utilization and timely delivery of products. This role will mitigate current and future risks of anything that could negatively impact on time completion of finished goods.

Responsibilities / Job Overview :

Location : Jacksonville, FL (northside)

Shift : 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm (M-F)

Manufacturing facility (non-climate controlled)

Pay : $19-$22 / hr (based on experience)

Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and communicate potential schedule changes as needed to accommodate production delays, disruptions, expedites, material shortages, customer cancellations, or recovery plans.

Track and report production status as needed

Identify potential bottlenecks and help to implement solutions to meet delivery deadlines when needed.

Provide support to the Production Planners and schedulers.

Orchestrate communication with engineering, procurement, quality, maintenance and any other department needs that will hinder production.

Generate and maintain weekly production reports if required by the Manufacturing Supervisor or Planning Manager.

Document history as needed.

Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Adhere to established safety guidelines.

Adheres to scheduling policies, processes and procedures.

Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.

Essential Skills & Qualifications :

Manufacturing experience is required.

Experience utilizing ERP or MRP systems.

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

Effective communication is essential to convey instructions clearly, facilitate discussions, and ensure everyone is on the same page. Must be comfortable with organizing discussions across all levels of the organization.

Coordinating tasks, schedules, and resources to keep everything running smoothly.

Benefits :

This is a contract-to-hire position (90 days) with benefits offered while on contract. Company has the following benefits once permanent : Free Employee Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental) 10 Paid Holidays Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses Safety Shoes Stipend Growing Company with Opportunity for Advancement

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.