Role details
Position summary: The Production Associate is responsible for supporting the Production Department in the role of managing material inventory and production schedules. The Production Associate prepares and maintains status reports related to production rates and progress, material inventories, materials used, and purchase orders. General purpose: The Production Associate will provide specific information to the Production Management team related to inventories and production control plans; providing the input and coordination for meeting production schedules. Role qualifications: A Bachelor Degree preferred One to two years of production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred not required Position responsibilities: Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the company Identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement product solutions Analyze production processes and schedules to identify opportunities for improving coordination of production, quality and shipping Establish and focus on priorities, assigned workloads and difficult and complex assignments amidst frequent interruptions Confer with Production Management to assess progress towards production schedules and access the need for changes to made that could result from the environmental assessment Compile and prepare documentation related to production schedules Upon approval distribute/communicate production schedules and work orders to appropriate Team Members Provide business support in the purchase of materials and services Provide backup support to the Production Management Team Analyze production process/flow and prepare reports to make recommendations to improve the company’s production Verify inventories as needed Attend and participate in Department and Company meetings Interface with the SAP database and maintain accurate and up to date information within the system Other Duties as Required Essential skills and experience: Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.