Production Assistant

Rosco Vision; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosco Vision is seeking a Production Planner to assist with daily scheduling, prioritization, and KPI tracking in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include issuing production commitments, updating Kanban boards, coordinating with materials, quality and maintenance, and creating routine production reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience in a production planning or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• ERP/MRP software
• Basic math skills
• Manufacturing processes
• Inventory control
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• 2S/5S methodology
• Time management
• Problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production scheduling and prioritization.
• Prepare and distribute daily production commitments.
• Update Kanban boards and production status throughout the shift.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes.
• Assist supervisors in tracking daily output and productivity.
• Coordinate work orders and production paperwork.
• Verify production priorities with supervisors.
• Prepare production reports and schedules.
• Track completion of production orders.
• Monitor overdue and carryover jobs.
• Verify material availability for scheduled jobs.
• Coordinate with Materials and Purchasing regarding shortages.
• Stage production paperwork for upcoming jobs.
• Report material shortages affecting production schedules.
• Enter production data into ERP/MRP systems.
• Maintain production logs and spreadsheets.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Communicate production priorities to operators.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, and Shipping.
• Report production delays and equipment issues.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Maintain Kanban boards.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in production audits.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

ERP/MRP software

Basic math skills

Manufacturing processes

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing principles

2S/5S methodology

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Assist with daily production scheduling and prioritization.


• Prepare and distribute daily production commitments.


• Update Kanban boards and production status throughout the shift.


• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes.


• Assist supervisors in tracking daily output and productivity.

Production Planning

Coordinate work orders and production paperwork.

Verify production priorities with supervisors.

Prepare production reports and schedules.

Track completion of production orders.

Monitor overdue and carryover jobs.

Material Coordination

Verify material availability for scheduled jobs.

Coordinate with Materials and Purchasing regarding shortages.

Stage production paperwork for upcoming jobs.

Report material shortages affecting production schedules.

Data Entry & Reporting

Enter production data into ERP/MRP systems.

Maintain production logs and spreadsheets.

Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Maintain accurate production records.

Communication

Communicate production priorities to operators.

Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, and Shipping.

Report production delays and equipment issues.

Participate in daily production meetings.

Lean Manufacturing

Maintain Kanban boards.

Assist with continuous improvement projects.

Participate in production audits.

Education Requirements and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.


• 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.


• Experience in a production planning or manufacturing environment.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Outlook


• Microsoft Word


• ERP/MRP software


• Basic math skills

Knowledge & Abilities

• Manufacturing processes


• Inventory control


• Lean Manufacturing principles


• 2S/5S methodology


• Time management


• Problem-solving

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing or walking.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facility.

Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.

Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat in order to maintain equipment.

Must be able to occasionally withstand extreme temperatures