Production Administrator

Worldwide Foam; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Worldwide Foam in Laporte, IN is seeking a full-time Production Administrator to coordinate production, inventory, scheduling, and daily operations. You will maintain records, assist with monthly reporting, and support scheduling to meet deadlines.

The role requires responding to customer inquiries, processing ERP work orders, and collaborating with multiple departments to keep information flowing. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities required.
• Proficiency with basic arithmetic and computer skills.
• Experience with ERP systems or manufacturing admin tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production, inventory, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and receiving records.
• Assist with monthly reporting and production scheduling efforts to meet deadlines.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide intercompany order updates.
• Process ERP transactions (work orders, fulfillments, and receipts) and prepare reports/presentations.
• Document employee training, onboarding, and ordering supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Flexibility

ERP software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Join Worldwide Foam today as a full-time Production Administrator!

Here at Worldwide Foam in Laporte, IN, your contributions matter and your growth, teamwork, and success are celebrated! We ensure our team feels supported by provided competitive pay and a collaborative culture.

But that's not all we offer! You can also enjoy these excellent benefits and perks:

• 401k with company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid for life insurance
• Paid time off

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR DEDICATED TEAM?

At Worldwide Foam, we take pride in being North America's fastest-growing and most diverse closed-cell foam supplier. Since 2008, we've built our reputation on innovation and rapid one-day lead times, ensuring our customers receive the products they need promptly. With seven strategic locations and a wide range of closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene, and elastomeric foam products, we continue to enhance our services. Our dedicated team drives our success, and we're committed to supporting their growth with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

As our Production Administrator, you'll serve as a critical connection point between production, inventory, customer communication, scheduling, and daily operations. Throughout your day, you'll help coordinate operational activities, maintain accurate production, inventory, and receiving records, assist with monthly reporting, and support production scheduling efforts to help ensure deadlines are met. You'll respond to customer inquiries, communicate intercompany order updates, prepare reports and presentations, process ERP transactions such as work order builds, fulfillments, and item receipts, and collaborate with multiple departments to keep information flowing accurately. You'll also assist with documenting employee training, onboarding new hires, ordering supplies, scheduling inbound and outbound deliveries, and supporting the many administrative functions that help keep our operation productive and efficient.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• High level of organization
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Good computer skills and understanding of operating systems, email, and related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to respond to new assignments

Preferred qualifications include ISO experience, an Associate's Degree, and previous experience supporting manufacturing operations in a similar administrative role.

YOUR SCHEDULE

This is a full-time coordinating position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on production demands and business needs.

Applicants are advised that a comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment. Submission of an application implies consent to these screenings, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of the checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.