Production Control Intern

A Production Control Intern supports the production control team in monitoring scheduling and optimizing manufacturing or production processes to ensure efficiency quality and on-time delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in production scheduling: Help develop and maintain production schedules to align with company goals and customer delivery dates
• Monitor production flow: Track production rates product standards and workflow for multiple products or stages
• Data tracking & reporting: Record and analyze production data identify deviations from standards and prepare reports for supervisors
• Coordination: Liaise with departments such as procurement quality assurance engineering and logistics to ensure smooth operations
• Problem-solving: Identify and address production issues to minimize delays and disruptions
• Resource planning: Support material planning and resource allocation to avoid shortages
• Quality control support: Assist in implementing and monitoring quality control programs
• Health & safety compliance: Ensure adherence to safety regulations during production activities

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Earning a Associate or Bachelors degree in engineering manufacturing operations or a related field
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) data analysis tools and possibly ERP or production management software
• Process knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing or production processes continuous improvement methodologies and basic quality control principles
• Soft skills: Strong organizational skills attention to detail problem-solving ability and ability to work independently and in a team

Example Duties in Practice

• Review daily production reports and flag any variances from planned output.
• Assist in creating project timelines and resource allocation charts.
• Support the setup of production control systems or workflows (e.g. SharePoint) I
• Attend meetings with engineering logistics and quality teams to discuss production issues.
• Maintain accurate records of production batches materials used and quality test results.

Required Experience:

Intern