PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Somerset, New Jersey

Salary Range: $72017 - $93620 Per Year

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER, Position Description Number D1255000 and is part of the NJ FMS 8, National Guard. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance production management, to achieve or maintain desired production levels, to serve as an equipment readiness expert for units supported by the facility, and to provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller.

Major Duties:

As a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER, GS-1152-9, you will: Establish plans and schedules for maintenance and repairs Responsible for data input of work order information, status changes, and supply updates Prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness Provide technical guidance and oversight to a lower-graded Production Controller Assist in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements. Ensure necessary maintenance workers are available and that required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters in a timely manner Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience performing the following: Prepare job or work orders Schedule various phases of projects into the production facility Oversee the progress planned and arrangements for adjustments in materials, and machines Use of automation support programs to input data and provide status of equipment Monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, and track repair parts status

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-07