ERP Audit Specialist - Manufacturing

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an ERP Manufacturing Audit Specialist for a full-time onsite role in Santa Ana, CA. You will audit ERP labor transactions, reconcile production records, and investigate discrepancies to support operational accuracy and data integrity across manufacturing functions.

You will collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to drive corrective actions, generate insightful reports, and strengthen ERP controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing administration, production control, inventory control, ERP transactions, or related manufacturing support roles.

Responsibilities

• Audit labor transactions, employee clock-ins, ERP entries, and manufacturing data for accuracy.

Skills

ERP audit

Data reconciliation

Root cause analysis

Data reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Global Shop

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an ERP Manufacturing Audit Specialist for a full-time, onsite direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented manufacturing professional who enjoys auditing ERP transactions, reconciling production and labor data, and helping operations teams improve accuracy across the production floor.

In this role, you will work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to identify discrepancies, support corrective actions, and strengthen data integrity within the ERP system. This is a great opportunity for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, process improvement, and hands‑on involvement in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers a collaborative work setting where your ERP knowledge, analytical ability, and manufacturing experience can make a measurable impact on reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit labor transactions, employee clock-ins, ERP entries, and manufacturing data for accuracy.
• Reconcile production records, labor records, work orders, routings, and related manufacturing transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with operations teams.
• Generate reports, analyze data, and track exceptions using Excel and ERP system tools.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to support accurate reporting and workflow improvement.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to ERP accuracy, production visibility, and manufacturing process controls.

**Must have proven, hands‑on experience in this exact role within the last two years to be considered. Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time schedule.
• Onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.
• Pay range is $29.00 to $36.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Audit ERP manufacturing transactions, labor reporting, employee clock‑ins, and production records.
• Reconcile work orders, routings, labor entries, and production data to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate transaction discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.
• Generate reports and analyze ERP and Excel data to support manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing administration, production control, inventory control, ERP transactions, or a related manufacturing support role.
• Recent hands‑on experience in this exact type of role within the last two years is required.
• Hands‑on ERP experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Global Shop, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing work orders, labor reporting, routings, production transactions, and shop floor processes.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze, reconcile, and report on production and labor data.
• Proven ability to investigate discrepancies, identify issues, and support accurate data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow‑through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams.
• Must be able to work onsite in Santa Ana, CA.
• Must be eligible to work in an ITAR‑regulated environment and pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Global Shop Solutions ERP.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Accounting, or a related field.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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