Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of a growing manufacturing company seeking a Production Control / Manufacturing Support Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable using computers, and willing to spend a significant portion of their day on the manufacturing floor supporting production activities.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Support Specialist serves as the entry point into the Planning Department and plays a key role in keeping production running smoothly. This position is responsible for printing and distributing production paperwork, maintaining shop floor job boards, supporting Oracle transactions, assisting with material shortages, and providing backup support to the Production Scheduler.

This role offers a balance of office and hands-on manufacturing support, with approximately 50% of the workday spent on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Job Support

• Print and distribute travelers and production paperwork for released jobs
• Verify paperwork accuracy and ensure timely delivery to work centers
• Reprint lost or damaged travelers as needed
• Remove paperwork for canceled or rescheduled jobs

Production Board Management

• Update and maintain production job boards from digital schedules
• Move completed jobs and update priority indicators
• Conduct daily board audits to ensure accuracy
• Monitor printing supplies and report equipment issues

Manufacturing Support

• Perform Oracle transactions related to production and inventory activities
• Assist with material shortages and production follow-up
• Support planners, schedulers, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel

Scheduler Backup

• Learn scheduling and planning processes through on-the-job training
• Assist with schedule maintenance and provide coverage when needed
• Update reports, trackers, and shortage lists
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Basic Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn Oracle ERP systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Comfortable working both in an office setting and on the manufacturing floor

Preferred

• Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, stockroom, or material handling experience
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Interest in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain career growth
• Associate degree or related coursework is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and interact with production personnel daily