Production Assistant (3rd Shift)

INX International Ink Co.•Lebanon, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Assistant to work at one of our locations. This position will report to the Material Manager. As a Production Assistant you will be responsible for processing, reviewing, and confirming production orders to support on-time manufacturing and delivery requirements. You will create, release, and maintain process orders within SAP, and assist with customer order activities during emergencies or as assigned. This role involves monitoring and updating the order tracking system to track order status, production schedules, and order completion progress. You will also perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives throughout the facility, investigating and helping to resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records. Managing inventory transactions and material movements within Production Storage Areas (PSAs) is crucial, as is ensuring material availability to support production schedules and operational requirements. Communication with Customer Service Representatives and internal departments regarding order status, production schedules, and inventory needs is essential. The role includes supporting internal purchasing activities, such as production supply requisitions and purchase request submissions, and maintaining accurate production, inventory, and purchasing records within company systems. You will generate reports and provide administrative support related to production planning and inventory management, and partner with the Production Supervisor and Materials Manager to address inventory issues and improve inventory control processes. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction is also a key part of this role. You will follow all company quality standards, policies, and procedures, and adhere to all safety rules and actively contribute to a safe working environment. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
6 months to a year of administrative work in production
Excellent communication skills
Some SAP experience
Proficient computer skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of production processes
Previous experience in the ink industry

Responsibilities

Process, review, and confirm production orders to support on-time manufacturing and delivery requirements.
Create, release, and maintain process orders within SAP.
Assist with customer order activities during emergencies or as assigned.
Monitor and update order tracking system to track order status, production schedules, and order completion progress.
Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives throughout the facility.
Investigate and help resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
Manage inventory transactions and material movements within Production Storage Areas (PSAs).
Ensure material availability to support production schedules and operational requirements.
Communicate with Customer Service Representatives and internal departments regarding order status, production schedules, and inventory needs.
Support internal purchasing activities, including production supply requisitions and purchase request submissions.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and purchasing records within company systems.
Generate reports and provide administrative support related to production planning and inventory management.
Partner with the Production Supervisor and Materials Manager to address inventory issues and improve inventory control processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Follow all company quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Adhere to all safety rules and actively contribute to a safe working environment.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.