Operations Administrative Assistant

Lkjordan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LK Jordan & Associates is seeking an Operations Administrative Assistant to support a busy manufacturing team. You will handle data entry, update production records, and help manage schedules on the shop floor.

You’ll coordinate with operations and production staff, print paperwork, and assist with MTRs and material documentation, balancing office tasks with active manufacturing activity. The role requires accuracy and good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and data entry skills with close attention to accuracy.
• Good organization and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Confidence communicating with supervisors, operators, and shop employees.
• Comfort working in both an office and an active manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Excel, MetalTrax or another production system is preferred.
• Familiarity with steel processing, fabrication, MTRs, heat numbers, or material certifications is a plus, but manufacturing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming plate and other materials in MetalTrax and update records as materials move through production.
• Print material tags, cutters, and production paperwork for the shop.
• Update the production schedule during meetings and as each production step is completed.
• Walk the shop floor to confirm job status, verify completed work, and gather updates from production employees.
• Assist with MTRs (Mill Test Reports) and other material documentation.
• Maintain production records and help with scanning, filing, reports, and other administrative tasks.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Excel

MetalTrax

Tools

Excel

MetalTrax

Job description

Operations Administrative Assistant LK Jordan & Associates is hiring an Operations Administrative Assistant to support a busy manufacturing team. This role combines accurate data entry and production scheduling with regular communication on the shop floor. You'll work with operations and production employees to keep material records, job information, and schedules current.

What You'll Do

• Receive incoming plate and other materials in MetalTrax and update records as materials move through production.
• Print material tags, cutters, and production paperwork for the shop.
• Update the production schedule during meetings and as each production step is completed.
• Walk the shop floor to confirm job status, verify completed work, and gather updates from production employees.
• Assist with MTRs (Mill Test Reports) and other material documentation.
• Maintain production records and help with scanning, filing, reports, and other administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Strong computer and data entry skills, with close attention to accuracy.
• Good organization and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Confidence communicating with supervisors, operators, and other shop employees.
• Comfort working in both an office and an active manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Excel, MetalTrax or another production system is preferred.
• Familiarity with steel processing, fabrication, MTRs, heat numbers, or material certifications is a plus, but manufacturing experience is not required.