Production Specialist

Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

ERP & Manufacturing Data Management

Create, maintain, and audit Bills of Material (BOMs) for fabrication, welding, machining, powder coating, assembly, and other manufacturing processes 
Develop and maintain production routings, labor standards, work centers, and operational sequences within the ERP system
Ensure ERP data accurately reflects current manufacturing methods and capabilities
Review engineering releases and implement required ERP updates
Monitor ERP accuracy and identify discrepancies impacting production, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, or costing
Support implementation of new products and engineering changes

Engineering & Production Coordination

Act as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production teams 
Translate engineering designs into executable manufacturing processes 
Verify manufacturability of designs and provide feedback regarding production challenges
Assist with development and maintenance of work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process standards
Participate in engineering review meetings and production planning discussions
Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure timely implementation on the production floor

Production Support

Work directly with supervisors, leads, and operators to validate routing accuracy and labor standards
Investigate production issues related to BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, and work orders
Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase efficiency
Monitor production feedback and update ERP data to reflect actual manufacturing practices 
Support scheduling, planning, and capacity analysis activities as needed

Continuous Improvement

Perform routine audits of BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, and manufacturing data
Develop and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce administrative burden 
Help establish best practices for ERP utilization across departments 
Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives 
Track and report key metrics related to ERP accuracy, routing compliance, and production efficiency 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of manufacturing, production planning, engineering support, or ERP administration experience 
Strong understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, work orders, and manufacturing processes 
Experience working within ERP systems 
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, machining, or assembly manufacturing environments 
Familiarity with CAD drawings and engineering documentation 
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Fulcrum, JobBOSS, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, or similar 
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

BOM accuracy 
Routing accuracy 
Engineering change implementation time 
Production data accuracy 
ERP transaction compliance 
Work order accuracy 
Reduction in production-related ERP errors 
Manufacturing process improvement initiatives completed 

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Operations Manager / Director of Operations 
 
Works Closely With: 

Engineering 
Production Supervisors 
Production Planning 
Purchasing 
Quality 
Operations Leadership
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