Production Control Clerk

Talent Acquisition Team; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Production Control Clerk to join their Indianapolis team. In this full-time role, you'll support the manufacturing process by monitoring orders and ensuring timely completion. Your critical thinking skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office will be essential as you liaise between customer service and production teams. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to a company dedicated to celebrating student milestones and achievements. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous success in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily operations of the manufacturing facility.
• Prepare work tickets for manufacturing and maintain spreadsheets.

Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Critical Thinking

Data Collection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

THE MOST TRUSTED IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Production Control Clerk to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This is a full-time position.

Shift: 7:00 a.m.-3:30pm Monday - Friday

Hours vary due to peak season Monday through Friday

Overtime needed during peak season including Saturdays or Sundays based on seasonal demand

Here's How You'll Make an Impact:

As a member of our production team, you will be responsible for supporting and monitoring the on going orders coming from customer service to the manufacturing facility of all product lines being offered. Knowledge for computer systems is required in this position to properly monitor order operations.

Position Summary:

The Production Control Clerk is responsible for supporting and monitoring the on-going operations of the manufacturing facility of all product lines being offered. This includes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting. An above average knowledge for computer systems is required in this position to properly monitor and analyze the daily operations of the facility. Seasonal demand may require work on Saturdays and or Sundays, if applicable.

What we want you to accomplish:

• Act as a liaison between customer service, manufacturing, and distribution center management by communicating as needed with the team and internal customers regarding order specifications
• Continually educate yourself on new or improved Herff Jones business systems. Seek out alternative processes and improvements to all job functions
• Monitor scheduled dates to assure work is completed by the scheduled dates
• Participate in cross-training in other departments as needed

Core Activities:

• Prepare work tickets for manufacturing. This may include creation of box labels to properly identify products
• Create and maintain spreadsheets as needed for data collection
• Report scheduling conflicts to Production Control Supervisor when they cannot be resolved
• Perform routine transactions utilizing the Herff Jones manufacturing business system. Examples of items are inventory adjustments, process movements, job creation, job completions, and job tracking
• Other responsibilities as needed and assigned related to the Herff Jones business
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Possess critical thinking skills to analyze issues and make appropriate decisions upon circumstances
• Work effectively in a multitude of environments
• Flexibility to work in other departments as necessary

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous success in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in going above and beyond to help the team achieve a goal.
• Going above and beyond to help the team achieve a goal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.