Production Control Analyst
Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defenseby revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.
Role Overview
Beehive Industries is seeking a Production Control Analyst to support the flow of engine assemblies and components through the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure production schedules are executed effectively by tracking work orders, identifying issues that may impact delivery, and coordinating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
The ideal candidate is early in their manufacturing or operations career and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires strong organization, urgency, and the ability to support real-time problem solving on the manufacturing floor while helping maintain schedule integrity and production visibility.
WhatYou’llDo...
Track engine assemblies, subassemblies, and components through the manufacturing process
Monitor daily production priorities and support execution of scheduled work orders
Assist in identifying issues that may impact production timelines, including material shortages, quality holds, tooling delays, documentation gaps, and engineering clarifications
Support daily production meetings by gathering updates and communicating schedule priorities
Escalate production risks to supervisors or planners to ensure timely resolution
Help track key production metrics such as schedule adherence, work order completion, and work-in-process status
Support coordination of recovery actions when production schedules fall behind
Assist in maintaining accurate work order data within ERP/MRP and MES systems
Help ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to shop floor personnel
Support data entry and reporting related to production performance and throughput
Assist in identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production flow
Support cross-functional coordination between manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to production planning and scheduling processes
You have...
Education
Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred)
Experience
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, supply chain, operations, or related field
Internship, co-op, or entry-level exposure to manufacturing or production environments preferred
Exposure to ERP/MRP systems or production tracking tools preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, scheduling, or operations concepts through education or training
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills with ability to work across multiple teams
Ability to follow structured processes and support production priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, simple reporting, basic formulas)
Strong sense of urgency and willingness to learn on the job
Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, technicians, engineers, and support functions
Interest in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain coordination
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have...
Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environments
Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Familiarity with production scheduling or shop floor control concepts
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a project or operational setting
Basic understanding of manufacturing flow, lean concepts, or continuous improvement
Strong communication and teamwork skills demonstrated through academic or project work
Ability to work in a high-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment
If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.
Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.
Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.