Production Administrative Specialist - 1st Shift

Job Summary: We are looking for Production Administration Specialist that will support production departmental clerical, data analysis, and special projects tasks.   Job Requirements: Perform clerical duties and various assignments related to production control as assigned by the plant manager. Provide cross-functional administration support to facilitate seamless information flow. Audit and adjust production schedules based on a continuous analysis of customer forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet On-Time Shipment.  Develop mitigation strategies to achieve On-time Shipment goal. Expedite and follow “Hot” or “Special” orders through each process, reporting status and exceptions to the Plant Manager.  Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement. Must coordinate ship quantities with the shipping department. Coordinate with customers to gather shipping information and coordinate with logistics companies. Effectively compute and analyze daily key production metrics (OEE, On-Time, etc.). Ensure data accuracy/integrity of labor reports & job costing. Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement. Participate in LEAN manufacturing to reduce waste via DOWNTIME. i.e., identify paper-work reduction initiatives to streamline the way the administrative team collects and utilizes information. Maintain an acceptable attendance record. Report any safety or quality concerns immediately to the department manager. Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies. Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported. Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all times. Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP Leadership.   Skill Requirements: In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person. High School or equivalent. 4+ years’ experience in an office environment. Proficient English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend) Advanced computer literacy, typing skill, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power-Point. Statistics (identifying trends) Basic Math Must be detailed oriented Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.   Preferred Qualifications: Manufacturing ERP system experience. Associate’s Degree in a related field. 1+ year in a manufacturing setting Bilingual Spanish a plus.   Why work for APP? Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children Generous Vacation Time 9 Paid Holidays Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s) Sick Time Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results) 401k (Company matches up to 4%) ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid) Tuition reimbursement   In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the aforementioned knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered at the Company’s discretion.   This job may be a good fit if you have experience as a Production Administrative Assistant, Office Clerk, Data Entry Import Production Associate, or QA Lab Data Entry Clerk.   Compensation: $20.25 - $25.96 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.