Kairos Power

Manufacturing Production Control Specialist

LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.


Job Summary

The Manufacturing Production Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the production schedule to ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves coordinating resources, monitoring production progress, and managing inventory to meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. The individual in this position will work closely with production teams, supply chain, engineering, and quality control to ensure that manufacturing processes stay on track and all production goals are achieved.


Responsibilities


Production Planning and Scheduling

Develops and manages detailed production schedules based on company schedule goals, component availability, and production capacity.
Reviews and adjusts production schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, material availability, or production issues.
Develops contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for unforeseen production disruptions or resource constraints.


Resource Coordination and Collaboration

Coordinates with production teams for Component MFG and PITA to ensure that all materials, labor, and equipment are available as needed to meet production deadlines.
Collaborates with supply chain management to ensure that critical or long-lead raw materials are ordered and delivered on time to avoid delays in production.
Troubleshoots and resolves production delays or bottlenecks by collaborating with engineering, operations, and other relevant departments.
Communicates production status and potential issues to stakeholders, including management, engineering, and quality control.
Oversees or coordinates any contract manufacturing or outsourcing needs to ensure quality and timely delivery.


Performance Monitoring and Capacity Planning

Monitors production progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that production goals are met on time.
Assists in capacity planning and help identify resource constraints that may impact production timelines.
Tracks and analyzes production costs or budgets to identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.


Continuous Improvement

Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting solutions to optimize production flow.
Provides regular training or guidance to team members on scheduling tools, production planning methodologies, and best practices.


Compliance and Quality Assurance

Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the production process.


Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Proven experience in production planning, production control, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of production workflows, inventory control, and supply chain management.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Oracle, Infor) and production scheduling software.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work cross-functionally with different teams.
Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions to improve processes.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation of production schedules and inventory.
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others


Physical Demands

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools


Environmental Conditions

General office environment
Low temperatures
High temperatures
Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
Noisy environments
Small and/or enclosed spaces
Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
Evaluated heights
Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced


Safety and PPE

Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes


Travel

Some travel may be required up to 20%.


Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification


Additional Requirements

If applicable, occasionally requires overtime
Occasionally requires working weekends
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines


About Our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.


Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.


Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

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