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Production ControlNOV • Fort Worth, TX, US
Production Control

Production Control

NOV • Fort Worth, TX, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Production Control Specialist

Key Responsibilities :

  • Issue and distribute production work orders to manufacturing teams.
  • Ensure that all released work orders are aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and any updated changes from the Master Scheduler.
  • Confirm that required documents, routings, and traveler packets are complete and correct.
  • Track the progress of open work orders through each production stage.
  • Validate that work orders are progressing according to schedule.
  • Identify bottlenecks or delays and escalate to the Master Scheduler and Production Leads.
  • Ensure that completed work orders are properly closed in the ERP system.
  • Verify that labor, materials, and machine time are accurately recorded and posted.
  • Support cycle time tracking, variance analysis, and production traceability.
  • Maintain real-time status updates of active production orders.
  • Reconcile discrepancies between planned vs. actual progress.
  • Provide reports on WIP, completions, and order backlogs to the Master Scheduler or Operations leadership.
  • Reconcile planned vs. applied hours applied to completed work orders with manufacturing on a regular basis. Address variances with corrective updates.
  • Participate in or facilitate production meetings to provide updates and receive direction from the Master Scheduler.
  • Work with all other departments and functions of the company to ensure effective processing of customer orders.
  • Ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration to process customer orders seamlessly.
  • Represent NOV professionally in all communications and external interactions.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, HSE standards, and support process requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications & Skills :

  • High school diploma or GED, some college preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in a previous manufacturing setting.
  • Some experience in project management, production control, planning, purchasing or manufacturing preferred.
  • A firm understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw materials is preferable.
  • An understanding of ERP / MRP planning system operation and function.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required (Excel, Teams, Word), Oracle ERP knowledge a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Professional, confident, and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
  • Proven problem-solving ability, with the capacity to anticipate and adapt to change.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, ethical, and motivating approach.
  • High energy self-directed problem solver with a strong bias for action and decision making.

    • Competitive Benefits :

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical / dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
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