Production Control Specialist

Job Title: Production Control Specialist Job Description
This hands-on Production Control Specialist role supports daily manufacturing operations while ensuring high quality standards, accurate inventory, and efficient material flow throughout the facility. You will coordinate production, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities, perform quality inspections, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
- Perform quality inspections and verify that products meet internal standards and customer requirements.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities to maintain smooth material flow.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with regular cycle counts.
- Support material movement and ensure timely delivery of components to production lines.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to identify, communicate, and resolve issues.
- Investigate quality concerns, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and company procedures throughout the facility.
- Provide data entry and documentation support related to inventory, quality checks, and production control.
- Assist with logistics, dispatch, and freight coordination to support on-time delivery and customer service.
- Contribute to productivity improvements and operational efficiency as the facility expands.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, production control, or inventory-related roles.
- Hands-on experience supporting daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with inventory systems, inventory control, and cycle counting.
- Experience performing quality inspections and working with quality standards.
- Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, shipping, and receiving processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and broader Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain organized records.
- Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with production, purchasing, warehouse, and other cross-functional teams.
- Capability to walk the manufacturing floor and work in both office and production areas.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using ERP systems for inventory and production control is a plus.
- Background in warehouse management, dispatch, and freight coordination is beneficial.
- Customer service experience supporting internal and external stakeholders is advantageous.
- Interest in career advancement and ongoing skill development within manufacturing operations.
- Ability to adapt to evolving processes and support facility expansion initiatives.
Work Environment
This role operates in a combined office and manufacturing environment, with regular walking on the production floor to support daily operations and quality activities. The position follows a single shift schedule, typically from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with multiple scheduling options and overtime available. The facility is in a growth phase, with expansion underway and a focus on meeting productivity goals and supporting new business. The culture emphasizes strong teamwork, supportive leadership, stability, and opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Once hired into a full-time role, team members are eligible for health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and bonus opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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