Production Control Operations Analyst (Onsite)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

In this role youll play a critical part in keeping our production operations running smoothly and efficiently. By bringing your eye for detail problem-solving mindset and drive for continuous improvement youll help us improve real-time visibility into key performance metrics resolve system challenges and ensure accuracy across production control processes. Your ability to analyze trends guide teammates as a subject matter expert and collaborate closely with leadership will directly shape how we make data-driven decisions and keep our manufacturing operations moving forward. This is a chance to make a measurable impact on a high-performing team while growing your own expertise in operations and production control.

What Youll Do
Location: At Axons Pinnacle Manufacturing site in Phoenix AZ
Reports to: Manager Manufacturing Operations
Direct Reports: none

• Manage end-to-end Production Order workflows including creation release and closure of work orders while ensuring accurate routing material allocation and tracking of order status to support on-time production execution.
• Validate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings before releasing production orders and travelers to the manufacturing floor; ensure system accuracy and escalate discrepancies to Engineering or Product teams for resolution.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering on Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure timely implementation of product changes and accurate reflection of revisions in the production process.
• Coordinate and execute quarterly and year-end physical inventory counts as well as routine cycle counts; reconcile variances and support internal audits with detailed reporting and root cause analysis.
• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics (e.g. WIP status throughput rework scrap rates) and partner with operations and quality teams to drive resolution of issues impacting schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Production Quality and Finance teams on scrap reporting processes; ensure accurate documentation root cause input and alignment with cost tracking systems.
• Create and manage material movement and consumption journals in ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365) ensuring accurate traceability of inventory usage and adjustments in real time.
• Support capacity planning and constraint analysis identifying scheduling gaps bottlenecks and labor or equipment constraints to improve production flow and planning accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production planning and control processes including scheduling logic work order release practices and material staging.
• Generate and maintain reports and dashboards that provide real-time insight into production trends material readiness inventory position and order execution performance for leadership and cross-functional partners.

What You Bring

• 24 years of experience in production control materials planning or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics NetSuite) including work order management BOM validation inventory transactions and journal entries.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams including support for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
• Solid understanding of production workflows and manufacturing documentation including travelers routings BOMs and materials consumption.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory data identify trends and drive process improvements; proficiency in Excel dashboards and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles including physical inventory counts cycle count programs variance analysis and reconciliation best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic production environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is a plus (e.g. Kaizen 5S root cause analysis standard work).

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical Dental Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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