Production Control Specialist (m/f/d) – Jülich

Your mission

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, order requirements and available production capacity.
• Review production plans regularly and adjust schedules in response to material shortages, supply disruptions, workforce constraints or last-minute changes to customer orders.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and shop floor teams to align production priorities, workflows and the allocation of available resources.
• Monitor production performance, including throughput, yield and downtime, and identify bottlenecks that could affect the production schedule.
• Use the MRP system to create, manage and track production orders as well as the flow and availability of materials.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials by coordinating with relevant stakeholders and monitoring inventory levels.
• Prepare regular reports on production progress, material availability and current inventory levels.
• Provide relevant departments with timely updates on production status, expected delays and potential risks.

Your profile

• Completed vocational training or a bachelor's degree in a relevant commercial, technical or manufacturing-related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in production planning and material readiness review.
• Practical experience in preparing, maintaining and adjusting production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of production processes, capacity planning and material availability.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems to manage production orders and materials.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good German skills combined with either good English or Chinese skills for communication in an international working environment.
• Positive, proactive and resilient personality with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Reliable working style and the determination to complete tasks, even when faced with difficulties.
• Availability to work the day shift.

Why us?

• Competitive compensation ranging from €41.000 to €53.000 depending on the candidate’s level of expertise.
• Flat hierarchies and an open company culture.
• Subsidies for company pension schemes and additional benefits.