Production Administrative Specialist - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Oxnard, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Production Administration Specialist to support production departmental clerical, data analysis, and special projects tasks. This role involves performing clerical duties and various assignments related to production control as assigned by the plant manager. The specialist will provide cross-functional administration support to facilitate seamless information flow, audit and adjust production schedules based on continuous analysis of customer forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet On-Time Shipment, and develop mitigation strategies to achieve the On-time Shipment goal. The role also includes expediting and following “Hot” or “Special” orders through each process, reporting status and exceptions to the Plant Manager, and participating in total quality management projects for continuous improvement. The specialist must coordinate ship quantities with the shipping department, coordinate with customers to gather shipping information, and coordinate with logistics companies. Key responsibilities also include computing and analyzing daily key production metrics (OEE, On-Time, etc.), ensuring data accuracy/integrity of labor reports & job costing, participating in LEAN manufacturing to reduce waste via DOWNTIME (e.g., identifying paper-work reduction initiatives), maintaining an acceptable attendance record, reporting safety or quality concerns immediately, complying with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies, ensuring prompt reporting of accidents or injuries, and wearing proper Personal Protection Equipment. The role may also involve performing other duties as instructed by APP Leadership.

Requirements

In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
High School or equivalent.
4+ years’ experience in an office environment.
Proficient English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
Advanced computer literacy, typing skill, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power-Point.
Statistics (identifying trends).
Basic Math.
Must be detailed oriented.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing ERP system experience.
Associate’s Degree in a related field.
1+ year in a manufacturing setting.
Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties and various assignments related to production control as assigned by the plant manager.
Provide cross-functional administration support to facilitate seamless information flow.
Audit and adjust production schedules based on a continuous analysis of customer forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet On-Time Shipment.
Develop mitigation strategies to achieve On-time Shipment goal.
Expedite and follow “Hot” or “Special” orders through each process, reporting status and exceptions to the Plant Manager.
Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
Coordinate ship quantities with the shipping department.
Coordinate with customers to gather shipping information and coordinate with logistics companies.
Effectively compute and analyze daily key production metrics (OEE, On-Time, etc.).
Ensure data accuracy/integrity of labor reports & job costing.
Participate in LEAN manufacturing to reduce waste via DOWNTIME.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Report any safety or quality concerns immediately to the department manager.
Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies.
Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all times.
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP Leadership.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
Generous Vacation Time
9 Paid Holidays
Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
Sick Time
Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
401k (Company matches up to 4%)
ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
Tuition reimbursement