Production Controller 2

About INDUS

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned government services provider delivering engineering, IT, cybersecurity, program management, logistics, and data analytics solutions to federal customers.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! We foster a culture of teamwork, support, and growth, investing in our employees from day one through mentorship, training, and professional development. Together, we deliver exceptional service to our customers and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Production Controller II provides production planning, material coordination, and logistics support to a federal customer. This role helps ensure ship maintenance and repair activities stay on schedule by tracking material requirements, coordinating procurement, resolving supply issues, and supporting Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) ordering milestones of 50%, 80%, and 100% in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). The position also supports material readiness by the A-30 milestone and provides regular status updates to maintenance teams.

What You'll Do

• Maintain records, schedules, and visual tracking tools to monitor planned, ongoing, and completed maintenance activities.
• Review and technically edit material requirements to improve supply chain efficiency, control costs, and resolve material acquisition issues for priority maintenance work.
• Maintain accurate work management records and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Coordinate with LLTM team leads, Planner Estimators, Material Coordinators, military and civilian engineering personnel, and work requestors to resolve issues, gather technical information, and communicate material status or delays.
• Coordinate onsite material turnover to the Local Material Activity (LMA), ensuring proper receipt of LLTM and identifying discrepancies, multipacks, damaged materials, or incomplete deliveries. Report findings to the Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Manager.
• Review technical drawings, manuals, and ship configuration data to identify required parts and materials for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities, using research tools such as HAYSTACK, LOGICOM, and Model Based Product Support (MBPS).
• Review material requirements identified by Third-Party Planners (3PP) in Material Requirements (MRQT) to support work execution.
• Review work specifications in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and compare material requirements against Third-Party Planner parts lists.
• Cross-reference material requirements to verify correct National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), and Part Numbers (PNs) for requisitioning.
• Review technical drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for contract and Government Commercial Purchase Card procurements supporting ship repair, modernization, and maintenance. Coordinate with Project Managers, Shipbuilding Specialists, and engineering personnel to resolve discrepancies.
• Develop inventory lists and assist local storage facilities with material inventory activities.
• Work with SMEs and logistics management teams to improve service levels, supply chain efficiency, and cost management.
• Prepare and maintain material status reports for multiple ships using Government applications and databases.
• Track standard and non-standard material requisitions from initiation through final delivery.
• Recommend improvements to logistics processes and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for material ordering activities.
• Notify SMEs of work requiring rejection, unresolved issues, or circumstances that could impact task completion.
• Coordinate with SMEs and maintenance Project Managers to identify outstanding funding requirements, prepare procurement packages, and support timely submission to Government buyers for approval and release.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum six (6) years of full-time, hands-on experience with Navy shipboard supply systems, including material identification, requisitioning using Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), and commercial open-purchase procurement.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience leading, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance and logistics workloads, including full-time, hands-on experience with shipboard Maintenance and Material Management (3M), repair, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of shipboard systems and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), technical manuals, technical drawings, and other shipboard maintenance documentation.

• Experience coordinating material requirements and resolving supply issues with Navy maintenance personnel.

• Ability to learn and become proficient in additional Navy logistics databases and material management systems. 

• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Power BI.

• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for approximately 50% of the workday.

• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking as required to perform job duties.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay rate for this position is $25.39 per hour. INDUS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with employer match, and comprehensive health benefits. We also invest in employee growth through professional development funding, education reimbursement, and online learning opportunities. Employees may also be eligible for performance bonuses and other rewards.

Individual compensation is determined by job-related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. INDUS also considers internal pay equity and industry benchmarks to support fair and competitive compensation.

Learn more about our culture and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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