Advanced Manufacturing Production Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Help coordinate daily production activities to ensure alignment with manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery commitments.
• Ensure the availability of tooling, materials, and work instructions prior to job release to minimize downtime and production interruptions.
• Assist with managing and tracking work orders through ERP/MRP systems, maintaining accurate and up-to-date production status.
• Monitor tooling inventory and usage, support tool crib operations, and initiating replenishment or replacement as needed.
• Identify and proactively help address production bottlenecks.
• Assist with production planning activities, including job sequencing, capacity considerations, and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including digital travelers, inspection records, and production logs, in accordance with company requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and supporting process optimization efforts.

Job requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• High school diploma (or equivalent) or relevant aerospace/precision machining experience
• 1+ year of administrative or production support experience minimum in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven production settings
• Familiarity with CNC machining, blueprint reading, tooling, and production workflows
• Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100) and FAA regulations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling, tracking, and data analysis