Production Control Assistant

Ag Growth•Clay Center, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will assist the Production Control Team in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include assisting in the review and distribution of production schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Up to 2 years' progressive office experience.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety, rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively and knowledge of English language, both oral and written.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Intermediate computer skills required in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing/inventory software or experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform daily analysis and reporting of production status.
Troubleshoot and report computer system issues that may affect production.
Assist with physical inventory process; coordinating the closing of all work orders prior to count.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress, find and resolve issues causing production flow difficulties.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor, or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
Examine documents and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
End/Close works orders to ensure accurate posted journals and costing.
Provide on-call support for production environment.
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
Adjust set-ups on parts including routings, Safety Stocks, EOQ's and Pan Sizes.
Compile and prepare documentation related to production.
Examine future work orders for on time release or potential problems.
Champion special projects/procedures that require special attention (galvanizing orders, big or rare orders, stock builds, warehouse setup augers).
Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.