Production Control Assistant
Location
El Cajon, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 13, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Control employee supports production by picking materials, releasing work orders, tracking job status (WIP), coordinating materials, inventory locations and priorities to meet schedule, and delivery requirements. This role works with production, purchasing, inventory, quality, engineering, and shipping to maintain accurate system transactions and clear communication on changes, bottlenecks, and due dates.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Create, release (Epicor), and maintain production jobs/work orders, routers, and travelers for manufacturing orders per planning requirements.
· Schedule and prioritize work with production supervisors/leads to support on-time delivery and efficient flow through work centers.
· Verify material availability and coordinate shortages with other production departments, purchasing, receiving, and inventory (expedite as needed).
· Track job status (WIP), update due dates,...
The Production Control employee supports production by picking materials, releasing work orders, tracking job status (WIP), coordinating materials, inventory locations and priorities to meet schedule, and delivery requirements. This role works with production, purchasing, inventory, quality, engineering, and shipping to maintain accurate system transactions and clear communication on changes, bottlenecks, and due dates.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Create, release (Epicor), and maintain production jobs/work orders, routers, and travelers for manufacturing orders per planning requirements.
· Schedule and prioritize work with production supervisors/leads to support on-time delivery and efficient flow through work centers.
· Verify material availability and coordinate shortages with other production departments, purchasing, receiving, and inventory (expedite as needed).
· Track job status (WIP), update due dates,...