Manufacturing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, equipment maintenance, and workplace safety practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing, industrial technology, operations management, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating manufacturing projects, maintenance programs, or safety initiatives preferred.
• Strong familiarity with the organization's products, equipment, and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Proficiency with manufacturing and business systems, including project management, maintenance management, and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to identify operational risks, equipment issues, safety hazards, and process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned manufacturing projects, coordinating activities from project kickoff through production implementation.
• Utilize Wrike to create project plans, assign tasks, track timelines, and monitor deliverables.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks, resource constraints, or scheduling conflicts and implement corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular status updates and performance metrics to leadership through dashboards and reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with leadership to promote a proactive culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.
• Assist in conducting safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, incident reports, and corrective action plans using Intelex.
• Participate in investigations involving workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, assisting with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track required safety training programs for employees.
• Support compliance initiatives related to environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Administer and maintain the preventative maintenance program for manufacturing equipment, machinery, and tools using Llumin.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance activities, calibrations, repairs, and inspections with internal technicians and external vendors.
• Generate and manage work orders, monitor completion status, and ensure maintenance activities are performed according to established schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment service histories, repairs, and spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure critical replacement parts and supplies are available.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP to support asset tracking, maintenance costs, and inventory management.
• Analyze equipment downtime, maintenance trends, and performance data to identify opportunities for increased reliability and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more