Production Control Coordinator

ABOUT CIRCOR

Join a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets.  From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option.  By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.  

We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient.  As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger.  Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve.  We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

PRODUCTION CONTROL COORDINATOR

Position Summary

As a Production Control Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting the Planning and Operations team with overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and approval of products through the complete production cycle and shipping. You will ensure every production order follows the correct routing, maintain visibility to WIP inventory and rework from job release through shipment, and drive the actions needed to keep execution aligned to the defined production plan all while maintaining the highest level of product quality and production efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Planning team to Implement and monitor production plans, including initiation, analysis, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. 

• Coordinates with planning and shop supervision to release jobs to designated work centers, to ensure customer requirements and CIRCOR business objectives are met. 

• Coordinates with planning and purchasing to release jobs for OSP to support the production plan. 

• Confirms job materials and tooling are at work centers according to production and shipping schedules, ensuring work centers are operating at maximum efficiency. 

• Communicates with Program Management, Engineering and Quality regarding schedule, status, and technical issues. 

• Resolves any issues that disrupt the production schedule. 

• Tracks and analyzes key production metrics (production capacity, WC efficiency, production cost…) and identify areas and methods for improvement. 

• Coordinates with Quality Assurance to ensure product quality and compliance meet customer standards. 

• Works with Planning and program managers to prepare and present reports to senior leadership on production status and challenges. 

• Verifies material holding up kit completion, provide status updates to planning, program management, and Operations team. 

• Verifies production orders are progressing through the correct routing and work center sequence per engineering and process specifications; identifies and corrects routing discrepancies. 

• Tracks WIP inventory and job status at each operation from order release through shipment, maintaining real-time visibility to location, quantity, and stage of every open order. 

• Tracks and logs rework and non-conforming material re-entering the production flow — including, work center impact, and disposition. 

• Align with Planning to drive actions when jobs deviate from the defined production plan, and re-prioritizing as needed to protect the plan date. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in production control, planning, or similar roles within a manufacturing environment. 

• Excellent understanding of production planning, manufacturing workflows, and quality control principles. 

• Proficient with ERP systems and production planning software. 

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities. 

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ Years’ experience in a manufacturing role 

• High School Diploma or GED 

Other

• U.S. Citizen

COMPANY BACKGROUND

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.

In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Why Work at CIRCOR

Employee Ownership Program:

As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you’re not just an employee – you are an owner.  All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company. 

Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available first day
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program