GTI Fabrication · 22 hours ago
Production Control Analyst
Buffalo, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expGTI Fabrication is seeking a mid-level Production Control Analyst to support the execution of the master production schedule and enhance operational visibility into production performance. The role involves monitoring and analyzing production adherence through data-driven insights and cross-functional coordination, while identifying risks to ensure the operation remains on track.
IndustrialLogisticsManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Support daily execution of the master production schedule
Participate in daily production and operations meetings, providing clear plan vs actual performance updates
Monitor shop-floor execution across work centers, projects, or production lines
Track and analyze planned vs actual production output
Monitor throughput, labor efficiency, and work-in-process movement
Partner with foremen and operations leadership to understand performance drivers and constraints
Monitor, maintain, and report on key production control KPIs, including but not limited to:
Schedule adherence percentage (actual production completed vs scheduled production)
On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance
Work-in-Process (WIP) aging and flow time
Production attainment vs plan
Constraint and bottleneck impact on schedule performance
Material availability impacts on execution
Identify risks to schedule adherence before production falls behind
When production performance is off plan:
Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Materials, and Production teams
Perform structured root cause analysis related to materials, labor, quality, engineering readiness, or process constraints
Develop data-supported recommendations and corrective action options
Present findings and suggested plans forward to the Production Control Manager
Act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Materials Management
Ensure material availability, inventory status, and production readiness align to the master schedule
Support alignment and accountability across teams through shared data and performance transparency
Build and maintain production performance dashboards and reporting tools
Perform advanced Excel analysis using pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and structured datasets
Identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities using Lean and Six Sigma principles
Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to schedule reliability and execution discipline
Qualification
Required
3–6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience in production control, operations analysis, manufacturing analytics, or materials planning support
Strong understanding of production planning concepts, materials management, and inventory flow
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and dashboards
Experience supporting daily production meetings and operational decision-making
Ability to communicate clearly with shop-floor leadership and management
Preferred
Experience in discrete manufacturing, fabrication, or complex production environments
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification
Experience supporting KPI-driven operations and tiered daily management systems
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
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