Production Control Technician

WING INFLATABLES INC•Arcata, CA

17d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in all activities of production control including preparing documentation, data entry, production database maintenance, manufacturing order creation and maintenance, and labor record keeping. This position reports to the Production Control Supervisor as well as the Systems & Production-Control Manager. This position may also interact with the accounting, finishing, cutting, fabrication, materials, shipping, and engineering departments. The position works in an office environment as well as a safety-conscious production environment. Must be able to use hands and fingers to process paperwork on a daily basis. Frequent sitting, using hands, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Noise level is moderate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
1+ years with various forms of office work and documentation organization
Proficient with computers and administrative processes with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Possess strong work ethics; reliable and dependable.
Excellent observation skills with superior attention to detail and a demand for accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
Strong retention skills: ability to recall data and understand what the data represents
Strong interpersonal and team skills; proven ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to carry out detailed instructions, apply common sense, and deal with issues timely
Punctual and regular attendance; willingness to work pre-approved OT if needed; schedules off time in advance whenever possible.
Effective and professional relationships with co-workers within immediate work group, outside the immediate department.
Effective and productive communications skills; speaks well, communicates ideas clearly.
Is approachable and open to discussion.
Always conducts self in a professional manner.
Treats others with respect at all times.
Does not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnic background, or national origin.
Shares knowledge with others.
Manages multiple priorities professionally with minimum disruption to others.
Organized and proactively manages environment.
Responds to unexpected challenges successfully without losing track of daily responsibilities.
Prioritizes workload in order of importance.
Reliably follows through with job assignments.
Learns, applies and retains new methods and information.
Creative in solving problems.
Exhibits a “can do” attitude with a positive approach to challenges.
Views obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience in Document Control activities in an office/production setting.
Attendance or completion at a technical school, junior college or university
Verifiable experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains a series of Excel databases, such as but not limited to, Runtime Metrics, KPIs, Fuel Bag Metrics, R&D Testing, and Thrust board Flap measurements.
Updates the Fuel Bag ERX database.
Scans Manufacturing Orders, pressure tests and maintains a photo library of production information.
Responsible for document control processes, from both internal and external sources.
Responsible for reviewing the shop labor by day/Confirming people are clocked in to correct work orders.
Generates boat tags, MSOs, COCs, and Berry Amendment documentation for contract boats.
Acts as backup to the other Production Control team members as required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within production control processes.
Acts as backup to the company-wide switchboard when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.