The Production Specialist is responsible for overseeing, managing and issuing manufacturing and packaging process documentation to ensure the production process runs efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes assisting with the coordination of production and packaging operations, evaluating output, and troubleshooting issues that arise. In addition, the specialist must possess excellent organizational and management skills, as well as the ability to troubleshoot problems and make quick decisions.
Job Duties / Required Qualifications
- Documentation, electronic entry, filing or reporting of production activities daily
- Compile total production activities for year-end regulatory reports
- Understand and follow all safety policies, company policies and procedures
- Attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and / or collaborate with a team
- Computer software proficiency such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe, etc.
- Assess production operations and recommend improvements
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and adapt to changes
- Ability to train and work with staff at various production levels
- Research and understand manufacturing processes and materials
- Write internal manufacturing and packaging instructions
- An understanding of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is preferred but not required.
- Participate in audits and inspection such as ISO, Department of Agriculture, customer, etc...
- Participate in daily or weekly production meetings as well as in person or digital meetings with customers
- Review customer orders, Bill of Material, customer’s product manuals/packaging specifications, SDS to issue internal manufacturing instructions.
- Review and check executed production and packaging instructions for accuracy and quality. Maintain and archive files physically and electronically.
- Any number of jobs other than what is described in this basic classification
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Regular business hours, although may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet deadlines or to respond to internal and external requests.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- May be required to remain seated for prolonged periods.
- Required to walk the plant area on a regular basis
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs.
- May be required to descend/ascend stairs regularly
- May require bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.