Manufacturing Specialist

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC•Plympton, MA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Control Support role is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and supporting daily production activities within the Final Assembly area of the final assembly department. This position ensures production schedules are executed efficiently; materials and information are available at point-of-use, and priorities are clearly communicated to meet customer delivery, quality, and productivity targets. The role acts as a key link between Production Control, Final Assembly, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to support smooth workflow for custom and standard lighting products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1–3 years' experience in manufacturing support, production control, or scheduling
Experience working in a final assembly or build-to-order manufacturing environment
Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems and shop floor transactions
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Comfortable working directly on the production floor
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
Clear and professional communication across departments

Nice To Haves

Experience in lighting, electronics, or electromechanical assembly manufacturing
Familiarity with linear lighting products (LED fixtures, drivers, extrusions)
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

Responsibilities

Support the daily and weekly production schedule for Final Assembly based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability
Monitor production progress versus schedule and escalate delays or constraints
Reprioritize work orders as needed to support ship dates and expedite requests
Act as the primary production control contact for Final Assembly supervisors and team leads
Ensure work instructions, drawings, and BOMs are current and available
Help resolve issues related to missing parts, incorrect documentation, or order discrepancies
Support line balancing and workload leveling in a mixed-model, high‑variability environment
Coordinate with Material Planning, Purchasing, and Stockroom to ensure timely availability of components (extrusions, drivers, optics, wiring, housings, packaging)
Track shortages and support root cause analysis for material-related downtime
Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, transaction audits, and reconciliation
Maintain accurate production status in ERP/MRP systems
Track key metrics such as schedule adherence, WIP levels, throughput, and on-time completion
Prepare daily production reports and communicate status to Operations and Production Control
Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, visual controls, standard work, kanban)
Participate in process improvement projects to reduce lead time, WIP, and production variation
Assist with implementation of ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) in Final Assembly