**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Production Control Clerk III** performs clerical tasks in the production control function. One coordinates and controls work orders released to Production as well as goods moving back and forth between Production and Flight Team. **Position Responsibilities** + Executes material repair orders when necessary to move product from SMRB to the repair work cell + Coordinates and alleviates identified work order part shortages by working closely with Purchasing, Quality and Production Planners + Updates and prioritizes the rework board in the production area, coordinating with production planners + Proactively monitors and expedites identified shortage parts that are in 'inspection' status, through quality, stockroom and onto work orders that are waiting for shortage parts + Works with the production leads to help move urgent product from one cell to another or through the stockroom + Issues items in a timely manner to work orders that are being collected and processed in the sell-off area + Notifies planners in a timely manner of rejected, identified shortage parts or rejected production builds + Works with Quality to ensure identified shortage parts do not sit in SMRB for an extraordinarily long period + Maintains a clean and safe work environment + Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues. Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** + High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required + Minimum of 2 -4 years of experience in a production environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Experienced working with MRP systems, material planning, inventory control and the generation and maintenance of work orders is required + Demonstrated knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical + Experienced in and understands inventory control methods and production control techniques is essential + Experienced inputting and maintaining demand in a computerized MRP system + Demonstrated understanding of Bills of Material structures + Has strong computer operation skills as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) + Demonstrated competency in making decisions and formulating / executing alternative plans when the need arises **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** + Any APICS training and/or certification is desirable, especially as it pertains to inventory control and material planning + Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks + Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong sense of urgency to meet schedule + Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company + Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments + Must be able to work closely with the Planning, Purchasing and Production departments + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands** + Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant) + Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs + Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance + Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus **Clearance Level** No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $23 - $35 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. **ITAR Requirement:** _This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for a