Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

A Production Control Clerk I provide support to the production department by coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials according to the production schedule. A production control clerk reviews and distributes production, work, and shipment schedules, generates work orders, compiles production data, and confers with department supervisors. A production control clerk monitors the inventory of parts, components, raw materials and coordinates ordering and scheduling with vendors. A production control clerk inputs and maintains production and purchasing information in the currently deployed software tools, dashboards and other data repositories, to maintain a consistent and accurate flow of information company wide regarding status on purchase and material work orders. A production control clerk also needs skills in data entry, customer support, material inventory records, and clerical tasks. A production control clerk may also analyze production records and objectives, deadlines, and work orders.

Position Responsibilities

Act as an Empower PLM Engineering database support for both production and procurement activities.Write and review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and/or Purchase Orders (POs), material work orders (MOs) for print, distribution, or issuance to a manager, vendor, or the work floor. Process requests for parts either by issuance of or requisitioning and ordering.Use all tools and dashboards to enter appropriate data in for consumption or conversion.Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

A High School Diploma with at least 0-1 years’ experience.A Production or Procurement background with experience in ERP or MRP systems would be a definite plus.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.APICS training.Experience of or with using PLM database such as Empower (previously Omnify PLM) preferred.Provide support for production and procurement processes.Experience with Costpoint a definite plus.Must be detail oriented, possess eagerness to learn, and have a technical aptitude and ability to work with procurement and production teams.Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well both individually and with people at all levels are essential.Strong professionalism, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Physical Demands

Sitting and typing on a PC for extended periods.Regularly required to stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.Frequently required to communicate in person or using video conferencing.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$16 - $23

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required