Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
- Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Department Assistant, where your organizational skills and proactive approach will be essential in supporting the smooth operation of our department. You will play a vital role in coordinating activities, managing schedules, and ensuring that our team has the resources they need to excel. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the backbone of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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Role Description:
- The Manufacturing Department Assistant helps with a variety of production-related tasks, including assembly, quality inspection, and equipment setup. They also provide administrative support by maintaining records, managing inventory, preparing reports, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the smooth flow of operations
Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:
- Lead, train, and guide a team of production workers to ensure they are performing tasks correctly and safely
- Oversee daily production activities, monitor workflows, and ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently
- Assist with the manufacturing, assembly and packaging of products.
- Prepare and set up production machinery and equipment.
- Load raw materials into production machinery.
- Monitor production and the quality of the product being produced and ensure it meets all specifications and standards
- Complete and maintain production batch records, logs, and status reports.
- Maintain accurate production reports, track inventory, and manage production-related documentation
- Track and organize raw materials and finished goods inventory.
- Assist with preparing and processing work orders and purchase orders.
- Help coordinate the movement of materials and finished goods.
- Act as the customer point of contact when the Department Manager is unavailable
- Communicate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Troubleshoot production and equipment issues as needed.
- Assist team members with daily tasks and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Other duties as deemed necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for Success:
- High school diploma or equivalent is often required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, SAP, and PLEX are typically needed.
- Physical ability to perform tasks and work in a manufacturing environment, which may include long or irregular hours.
- A strong work ethic, punctuality, and flexibility are essential.
- Previous experience in a production or administrative role is often a plus.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work on your feet for 6-7 hours per shift.
EOE
Havpak, Inc. an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our customers and communities. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Company DescriptionHavpak is a world-leader in top-quality packaging, assembly and manufacturing services. Generating over 25 years of expertise, we have grown from a small family-owned company into a full-service global resource. We continue to grow by providing honest value to our loyal customers. We will deliver innovative, responsive solutions that create greater value for our customers and partner with our customers for the long term. We pride ourselves not only in our products – but in our employees that bring your ideas to life.
Company Description
Havpak is a world-leader in top-quality packaging, assembly and manufacturing services. Generating over 25 years of expertise, we have grown from a small family-owned company into a full-service global resource. We continue to grow by providing honest value to our loyal customers. We will deliver innovative, responsive solutions that create greater value for our customers and partner with our customers for the long term. We pride ourselves not only in our products – but in our employees that bring your ideas to life.