Production Administrative Specialist - 1st Shift

Overview

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that emphasizes quality, problem solving, growth, and learning.

We are looking for a Production Administration Specialist that will support production departmental clerical, data analysis, and special projects tasks.

• Perform clerical duties and various assignments related to production control as assigned by the plant manager.
• Provide cross-functional administration support to facilitate seamless information flow.
• Audit and adjust production schedules based on a continuous analysis of customer forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet On-Time Shipment.
• Develop mitigation strategies to achieve On-time Shipment goal.
• Expedite and follow “Hot” or “Special” orders through each process, reporting status and exceptions to the Plant Manager.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Coordinate ship quantities with the shipping department.
• Coordinate with customers to gather shipping information and coordinate with logistics companies.
• Effectively compute and analyze daily key production metrics (OEE, On-Time, etc.).
• Ensure data accuracy/integrity of labor reports & job costing.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing to reduce waste via DOWNTIME; identify paperwork reduction initiatives to streamline how the administrative team collects and utilizes information.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Report any safety or quality concerns immediately to the department manager.
• Comply with all APP safety rules and company policies.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment in the work area at all times.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP Leadership.

• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
• High School or equivalent.
• 4+ years’ experience in an office environment.
• Proficient English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Advanced computer literacy, typing skill, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Statistics (identifying trends).
• Basic Math.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

• Manufacturing ERP system experience.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• 1+ year in a manufacturing setting.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the aforementioned knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered at the Company’s discretion.

This job may be a good fit if you have experience as a Production Administrative Assistant, Office Clerk, Data Entry Import Production Associate, or QA Lab Data Entry Clerk.

$20.25 - $25.96 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

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