AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Control Associate responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and work orders throughout the manufacturing process to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. This role monitors inventory, work-in-process (WIP), material shortages, and production priorities while working closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to maintain operational efficiency and schedule adherence.

Base Pay: $22.00 per hour

Shift Schedules

1st Shift (Days): Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM (4x10 schedule) with paid lunch and breaks.
2nd Shift (Nights): Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM-4:00 AM (4x10 schedule) with a 10% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks.
3rd Shift (Weekends): Friday-Sunday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM (3x12 schedule) with a 20% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks.
Additional night and weekend shifts may be available based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Compile and maintain records regarding the quantity, cost, and type of materials received, shipped, inventoried, and in production.
Expedite the movement of materials, parts, assemblies, and work orders within and between departments according to production schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor material availability and identify actual or potential shortages; coordinate corrective actions to minimize production disruptions.
Collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve material flow issues and support production priorities.
Track inventory levels including Work-in-Process (WIP), On-Hold, Material Review Board (MRB), Inspection, and warehouse locations.
Prioritize production orders and material movement to support manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery goals.
Track production rates, lead times, and workflow status to support production planning activities.
Ensure inventory transactions and material movements are accurately documented within ERP/MRP systems.
Process and reconcile scrapped, obsolete, damaged, or nonconforming materials.
Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Coordinate with Material Planning and Purchasing teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
Escalate material shortages, schedule conflicts, and production delays to appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and material control records.
Follow all company policies, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing, production control, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, materials management, or a related field.
Experience supporting production schedules, inventory accuracy, and material movement activities.
Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, inventory management, or manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, Epicor, Solumina, SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing software.
Aerospace, manufacturing, production control, materials management, inventory control, or warehouse experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including filtering, sorting, reporting, and data analysis.
Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, material planning, and manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

Soft Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.