Production Assistant

Campbell's•Ashland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Assistant supports both manufacturing operations and workforce development initiatives by coordinating onboarding, training, and administrative activities within the facility. This role ensures all training programs are effectively scheduled, tracked, and maintained in compliance with company standards, while partnering with supervisors to address skill gaps and support cross-training efforts. In addition to driving training compliance and assisting with continuous improvement projects, the Production Assistant provides administrative and recruiting support, facilitates new hire onboarding, and serves as a key point of coordination for daily operations, communication, and front office activities. This position plays a critical role in promoting operational efficiency, workforce readiness, and a positive employee experience.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience in Education, Training & Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
1 year of previous office administration experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred (Prior experience in food manufacturing/consumer product industry is preferred).
Candidate will possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Candidate will have a good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (WFM, Workday, and/or SharePoint is highly preferred).
Job requires weekend work and changes in working hours may occur.
Must be a team player, including sharing information from shift to shift within the work group, as well as bringing creative solutions and helpful feedback when working with other departments.
Maintaining good attendance and work availability is critical.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to receive coaching and provide meaningful feedback to employees.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food manufacturing/consumer product industry is preferred
WFM, Workday, and/or SharePoint is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track onboarding and training for new production employees
Maintain training records and ensure documentation is up to date and audit-ready
Partner with supervisors to identify training needs and skill gaps
Lead and support production-related projects to drive operational efficiency and performance improvements
Support cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility
Monitor training compliance and follow up with employees who have outstanding training requirements to ensure timely completion.
Conduct onboarding for new hires, including paperwork, orientations, and facility tours.
Assist with recruiting tasks such as job postings, scheduling interviews, and screening applicants.
Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including reserving training rooms, ordering training materials, and arranging equipment setup.
Assist with the evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms, and compile data for analysis.
Update and maintain employee boards and communication displays throughout the facility.
Manage the front desk area and greet visitors and contractors upon arrival.
Create and edit documents, presentations, and communications using Microsoft Office tools.
Provide administrative support to the P&C Generalist and other department managers as needed.
Complete all other duties as assigned.