Manufacturing - Production Master Data Specialist II

EFCO Corp.•Des Moines, IA

41d

About The Position

The Production Master Data Specialist ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all manufacturing master data that drives production planning, scheduling, and costing. This position maintains Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, work centers, and part master records to support efficient production operations and dependable MRP results. The role serves as a key link between Engineering, Production, and Purchasing, ensuring approved design or process changes are accurately reflected in the live manufacturing database and that users have the tools and training to operate effectively in the system. EFCO Culture & Safety Statements Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations. At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
Three plus years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or master data management required.
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing data structures, such as IFS, Epicor, and/or SAP preferred.
Skilled in Excel and basic data analysis tools.
Clearly conveys ideas and information verbally and effectively in writing, adapting style to audience and setting.
Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.
Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate, complete BOMs, routings, and work centers to improve scheduling efficiency, production costing, and planning accuracy.
Enhance part master data integrity by refining material codes, units of measure, and costing details.
Drive continuous improvement in document control by linking, validating, and releasing drawings, revisions, and specifications to production in a timely manner.
Strengthen change management processes by maintaining engineering change documentation and enforcing consistent data governance standards.
Collaborate with Engineering to implement approved design or process updates that improve manufacturing accuracy and system performance.
Optimize system alignment by proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies between data sources and production documentation.
Partner with Scheduling and Purchasing to align MRP-driven work orders and material requirements with production priorities, improving on-time performance.
Build strong relationships across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to quickly address and resolve production or data challenges.
Enhance communication channels between departments to streamline implementation of master data updates and design changes.
Drive system reliability by analyzing daily MRP outcomes and correcting root causes of data or planning inconsistencies.
Improve inventory accuracy through proactive reconciliation between system records and physical counts.
Lead troubleshooting efforts to eliminate recurring data issues and improve cross-departmental visibility.
Develop and deliver user training that empowers employees to effectively use MRP functions, access work orders, and interpret job data.
Create and enhance dashboards and reports that track key metrics such as data accuracy, BOM completeness, and system utilization to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.