Production Control Technician
Summary
Manages production documentation, data entry, and database maintenance for a manufacturer of inflatable and survival solutions, ensuring accurate records and smooth workflow between departments.
WHO WE ARE
The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and FabTek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.
From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists in all activities of production control including preparing documentation, data entry, production database maintenance, manufacturing order creation and maintenance, and labor record keeping.
ORGANIZATION FIT
This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor as well as the Systems & Production-Control Manager. This position may also interact with the accounting, finishing, cutting, fabrication, materials, shipping, and engineering departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DATABASE MAINTENANCE
- Creates and maintains a series of Excel databases, such as but not limited to, Runtime Metrics, KPIs, Fuel Bag Metrics, R&D Testing, and Thrust board Flap measurements. Updates the Fuel Bag ERX database.
- Scans Manufacturing Orders, pressure tests and maintains a photo library of production information.
- Filing
- Responsible for document control processes, from both internal and external sources.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- Responsible for reviewing the shop labor by day/Confirming people are clocked in to correct work orders.
- Generates boat tags, MSOs, COCs, and Berry Amendment documentation for contract boats.
- Acts as backup to the other Production Control team members as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within production control processes.
- Acts as backup to the company-wide switchboard when necessary
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS OR WORKING CONDITIONS (Additional physical requirements are on Physical Requirements Form)
- The position works in an office environment as well as a safety-conscious production environment.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to process paperwork on a daily basis.
- Frequent sitting, using hands, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Noise level is moderate.