Associate Production Control Planner

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking an Associate Production Control Planner. The selected candidate will support manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient material flow, accurate WIP tracking, and timely progression of Manufacturing Orders (MOs). This role works closely with Production Control, Operations, and supporting teams to resolve shortages, remove flow obstacles, and maintain alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
What You’ll Do
Monitor material movement from initial release through final completion to ensure smooth and consistent flow across all WIP stages.
Track daily WIP status to identify bottlenecks, delays, or shortages impacting MO progression, escalating issues when appropriate.
Monitor MO completion rates and intervene when orders are at risk of missing planned finish dates.
Maintain strong awareness of MPS requirements and support schedule accuracy by reporting deviations, delays, or rescheduling needs.
Collaborate with Production Control Planners to resolve material shortages, initiate replacements, and coordinate corrective actions that protect material flow.
Communicate with Operations to ensure production teams are aware of material priorities, WIP constraints, and order status changes.
Assist with root‑cause analysis for flow disruptions (missing material, incorrect staging, delays in processing, etc.) and help drive corrective action.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to WIP flow, material staging efficiency, and MO execution accuracy.
Support the MRB team by processing material transactions in a timely manner.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of inventory management, bills of material, and MRP systems
Must be able to organize and manage multiple, changing priorities while meeting deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
Excellent problem-solving skills
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills
What Sets Us Apart?
SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc.
SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $XX,000 to $XX,000 annually OR $xx/hour - $xx/hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.