AV · 2 months ago
Production Control Clerk II
Petaluma, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19/hr - $27/hr
1+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Production Control Clerk II is responsible for coordinating and controlling work orders and goods movement between production and other departments, ensuring efficient production operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate and alleviate identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners
Update and prioritize the work board in the production area, coordinating with production planners
Proactively monitoring and expediting identified shortage parts that are in ‘inspection’ status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts
Working with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom
Issue items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area
Notify planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds
Work with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period
Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a production environment
Hands-on experience with MRP systems, material planning, inventory control and the generation and maintenance of work orders is required
Knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical
High School diploma or GED Equivalent required
Must have good computer operation skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet schedule
Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)
Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs
Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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
Preferred
Any APICS training and/or certification is desirable, especially as it pertains to inventory control and material planning
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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