Associate, Production

Job Title: Associate, Production Control

Reports To: Supervisor, Production

Position Location: Metuchen, NJ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Remote: No

Key Responsibilities: 

• Production Scheduling: Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing resource utilization.
• Inventory Management: Monitor raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventory levels. Place orders for supplies as needed to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure products meet the established quality standards and specifications.
• Production Coordination: Coordinate with production teams to ensure that production orders are executed efficiently, meeting production targets, and timelines.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date production records, including batch records, quality reports, and inventory logs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements within the production control process.
• Communication: Liaise with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and logistics, to facilitate smooth production operations.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Mathematical and Numerical Skills: Proficiency in mathematical and numerical calculations for inventory management, demand forecasting, and data analysis.
• This position does not have direct reports but may serve as a coach and mentor to other production employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as supply chain management, industrial engineering or equivalent internal work experience is recommended.

Experience: 

• Previous experience in production control, inventory management, or a similar role is required.
• Proficiency using