Production Support
· Assist with daily production scheduling and prioritization.
· Prepare and distribute daily production commitments.
· Update Kanban boards and production status throughout the shift.
· Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes.
· Assist supervisors in tracking daily output and productivity.
Production Planning
· Coordinate work orders and production paperwork.
· Verify production priorities with supervisors.
· Prepare production reports and schedules.
· Track completion of production orders.
· Monitor overdue and carryover jobs.
Material Coordination
· Verify material availability for scheduled jobs.
· Coordinate with Materials and Purchasing regarding shortages.
· Stage production paperwork for upcoming jobs.
· Report material shortages affecting production schedules.
Data Entry & Reporting
· Enter production data into ERP/MRP systems.
· Maintain production logs and spreadsheets.
· Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
· Track key production metrics (KPIs).
· Maintain accurate production records.
Communication
· Communicate production priorities to operators.
· Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, and Shipping.
· Report production delays and equipment issues.
· Participate in daily production meetings.
Lean Manufacturing
· Maintain Kanban boards.
· Support 2S/5S activities.
· Assist with continuous improvement projects.
· Maintain visual management boards.
· Participate in production audits.
Education Requirements and Skills
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree preferred.
- 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Experience in a production planning or manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ERP/MRP software
- Production scheduling systems
- Data entry
- Report generation
- Basic math skills
Knowledge & Abilities
- Manufacturing processes
- Production scheduling
- Inventory control
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- Kanban systems
- 2S/5S methodology
- Production documentation
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facility.
Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.
Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat in order to maintain equipment.
Must be able to occasionally withstand extreme temperatures