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Production Control Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, with sponsorship issued by a State Department-designated organization. Host employers in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain actively partner with designated sponsors to bring qualified candidates into structured exchange programs.
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Production Control Planner Intern
The Production Control Planner assists in the daily planning and movement of hardware of products through the manufacturing, inspection, test, and shipping areas to meet established delivery schedules. Complies and releases prepared manufacturing documentation, including work orders, operation sheets, and design documentation to the production floor.
The Production Control Planner utilizes sales orders and engineering releases to supply complete detail and sub-assembly parts for fulfillment of Spares and Valve Orders. Assists in ordering required materials, prepares in-house work orders, generates requisitions for procured components, generates and coordinates required work documentation so the project program will be completed to scheduled requirements.
Location: East Farmingdale, NY.
Hourly pay: $18-20 an hour
Please note that the pay range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge
- Maintains control of inventory of materials received and distributed through manufacturing shop.
- Issues materials from inventory to jobs.
- Ensure material delivery to and from shipping and receiving.
- Reading and understanding applicable documentation, ensuring requirements are satisfied.
- Generation and maintenance of outstanding material logs.
- Initiation of requisitions for procurement of materials, detail parts and services including coordination of materials/parts shipments to vendors, as required.
- Initiation and maintenance of work orders, including preparation of shop packages, material pick list, material verification and serial number assignment.
- Maintenance and timely implementation of changes to shop floor documentation.
- Identification of product shortages and other bottlenecks which may adversely affect production flow.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
What You Bring
- Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Production Control Manager
Document your production management credentials precisely
The J-1 Trainee and Specialist categories require proof of a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Compile role-specific documentation showing hands-on production scheduling, inventory control, or MRP system expertise before applying.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Manufacturers and distribution companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before already understand DS-2019 requirements and training plan obligations. Prioritize outreach to facilities in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors, where structured operations training programs are common.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Production Control Manager positions at U.S. employers that have a track record of hosting international exchange visitors, so you're targeting companies where the sponsorship pathway is already established rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Align your training plan to O*NET occupational standards
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your proposed activities to the Production Control Manager profile in O*NET, covering capacity planning, workflow coordination, and quality control, so the sponsor can verify the program qualifies as genuine skills exchange.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement with your sponsor
The J-1 Trainee category does not automatically trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement, but your specific funding source or country of citizenship may. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting a host employer offer to avoid complications in later visa transitions.
Confirm your host employer's written training plan obligations
Once you have an offer, the host employer must co-sign a Form DS-7002 Training and Internship Placement Plan with the designated sponsor. Verify the employer understands this requirement and can commit to structured mentorship milestones, since sponsors can withdraw the DS-2019 if training plan terms aren't met.
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Find Production Control Manager JobsProduction Control Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Production Control Manager role?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five or more years of work experience without a degree. The Specialist category covers individuals recognized as experts in a field through a combination of education and specialized experience. Both categories require a State Department-designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and a host employer to co-sign your training plan before you can begin work.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Production Control Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas, not the hiring company. The manufacturing or logistics employer serves as your host organization and co-signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and maintains legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status throughout the program.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Production Control Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Production Control Manager roles at U.S. companies with a history of hosting international professionals, which is the most direct way to identify employers already familiar with the J-1 host employer process. Cold outreach to companies with no prior exchange visitor experience usually stalls because they lack an existing relationship with a designated sponsor.
What does the training plan need to cover for a production control role?
The Form DS-7002 training plan must outline specific skills you will develop, broken into phases with measurable objectives. For a Production Control Manager, this typically includes production scheduling systems, capacity planning methodologies, materials requirements planning software, and cross-functional coordination with procurement and quality teams. The designated sponsor reviews the plan to confirm it reflects genuine skills exchange rather than routine employment.
Can a J-1 Production Control Manager transition to a work visa after the program ends?
A J-1 exchange visitor can transition to H-1B or other work visa categories after completing the program, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation and the employer files a petition. If your program triggered the two-year home-country residency requirement, you must satisfy or obtain a waiver of that requirement before changing to most nonimmigrant work visa categories. Confirm your J-1 visa stamp and DS-2019 for any specific conditions tied to your funding source or nationality.
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