How to hire a production control specialist

How to hire a production control specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production control specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a production control specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production control specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the production control specialist you need to hire. Certain production control specialist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a production control specialist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a production control specialist that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of production control specialist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Production Control Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Control Specialist	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$20-40
   Master Scheduler	A master scheduler is in charge of overseeing and developing a company's overall production schedule, ensuring quality and workforce adherence. Their responsibilities revolve around liaising with clients to determine their needs, developing daily schedules and objectives, disseminating scheduling notices, and conducting regular inspections to ensure the completion of projects in a timely and efficient manner... Show more	$28-48
   Expeditor	The role of expeditors is to ensure the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food. To accomplish this task, they also perform other duties, including managing inventory levels, managing supply requisition, and coordinating with subcontractors... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Control
   • MRP
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Production Schedules
   • Logistics
   • Inventory Control
   • Shop Floor
   • Material Availability
   • ERP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Production Problems
   • Kanban
   • Production Planning
   • Material Movement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage kanban implementation and accuracy.
   • Operate in multiple shop floor and MRP relate systems to ensure alignment between material position and production capability/schedule.
   • Provide detailed WIP status reports for customer calls by program management.
   • Monitor orders in WIP, replace rejected materials, and facilitate production holds.
   • Design and successfully implement ERP software.
   • Plan inventory levels base on dependent and independent BOM requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the production control specialist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A production control specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a production control specialist in South Dakota may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level production control specialist. Additionally, a production control specialist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average production control specialist salary

   $60,387yearly

   $29.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production control specialist salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

   Average production control specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Virginia	$66,505	$32
   2	Michigan	$65,512	$32
   3	Massachusetts	$65,444	$31
   4	Texas	$65,107	$31
   5	California	$63,387	$30
   6	Maryland	$61,868	$30
   7	Kentucky	$60,302	$29
   8	Ohio	$58,976	$28
   9	Florida	$57,373	$28
   10	Georgia	$54,568	$26
   11	Alabama	$53,255	$26
   12	Illinois	$51,973	$25
   13	Tennessee	$50,682	$24
   14	Arizona	$49,886	$24
   15	Colorado	$47,151	$23
   16	Nevada	$43,875	$21

   Average production control specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	SQA	$84,196	$40.48	2
   2	FNB	$81,732	$39.29
   3	Sandia National Labs	$72,903	$35.05	2
   4	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$71,006	$34.14	16
   5	Fluor Corporation	$70,457	$33.87	16
   6	Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama	$68,380	$32.88
   7	General Electric	$65,961	$31.71	72
   8	Cenergy International Services	$63,873	$30.71
   9	Blue Origin	$63,139	$30.36	27
   10	Toyota Boshoku America	$62,812	$30.20
   11	Precision Castparts	$61,181	$29.41	32
   12	Parker Hannifin	$59,717	$28.71	40
   13	Indiana Packers	$59,326	$28.52	10
   14	Raytheon Technologies	$59,147	$28.44	64
   15	Lockheed Martin	$59,061	$28.39	162
   16	SL	$58,572	$28.16
   17	INTEGRA Technologies	$58,172	$27.97
   18	FIC America Corp	$57,740	$27.76	2
   19	Nucor	$54,985	$26.44	39
   20	Panasonic	$53,683	$25.81	16

4. Writing a production control specialist job description

   A good production control specialist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a production control specialist job description:

   Production control specialist job description example

   Join Our Growing Team!
   
   Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: BCBS of AL Less than $141.34/month for family coverage
   Less than $56.40/month for single coverage
   
   100% company paid employee life insurance & short/long term disability
   15 paid company holidays
   401K w/ match
   Tuition Reimbursement
   Team wear, safety shoes, prescription safety glasses provided
   Eligible for discretionary bonus annually
   Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, frequent employee appreciation events & more
   
   About Hyundai MOBIS GA
   
   Hyundai MOBIS is one of the largest leading auto parts specialist companies in the world. Hyundai MOBIS forms the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Kia Motors Georgia. The Hyundai MOBIS Georgia Plant wields its cutting-edge vehicle modularization technology to manufacture and supply chassis modules, cockpit modules and front-end modules to the KIA Georgia factory. In addition to the three major modules, our Team Members assemble front and rear bumpers in a just-in-sequence manufacturing environment. Hyundai MOBIS is growing quickly and looking for passionate and engaged Professionals to join our team to help build a better future together!
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Create Master List and cross check with E-BOM and SAP Master List.
   Create Material Master and add new materials into SAP.
   Update new FSC (Full Spec Code) for both MES and Master Data.
   Conduct monthly BOM accuracy check on SAP and of actual materials.
   Coordinate weekly Engineering Changer Order meetings.
   Receive and distribute Engineering Change Order information vis E-BOM and EPI System.
   Determine EPI (Expected Point of Implementation) date and inform related departments.
   Daily follow up on open Engineering Change Order with related departments.
   Update new Engineering Change Order and follow-up information every day.
   Manage long pending Engineering Change order.
   Other tasks as assigned
   
   Expectations
   
   Accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment. Takes initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.
   
   Role(s)
   
   Supports the Production Control Team through providing solutions and alternative methods for resolving incorrect specification within the production line or unexpected production plan changes.
   
   Experience: 0-3 years
   
   Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
   
   Degree Field: Engineering / Technical / Mathematical preferred, not required
   
   Equivalent Experience/Education: Automotive / Automotive Supplier

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5. Post your job

   To find production control specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any production control specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level production control specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your production control specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit production control specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit production control specialists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new production control specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect production control specialist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new production control specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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