Description
Position Title: Production Control Assistant
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Clay Center, KS
Compensation: This is an hourly position with a starting pay range of $20-$24 per hour based on experience.
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
This role will assist the Production Control Team in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include assisting in the review and distribution of production schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily analysis and reporting of production status. Troubleshoot and report computer system issues that may affect production.
Assist with physical inventory process; coordinating the closing of all work orders prior to count.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress, find and resolve issues causing production flow difficulties.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor, or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
Examine documents and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. End/Close works orders to ensure accurate posted journals and costing.
Provide on-call support for production environment.
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
Adjust set-ups on parts including routings, Safety Stocks, EOQ's and Pan Sizes. Compile and prepare documentation related to production.
Examine future work orders for on time release or potential problems.
Champion special projects/procedures that require special attention (galvanizing orders, big or rare orders, stock builds, warehouse setup augers).
Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Up to 2 years' progressive office experience.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety, rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively and knowledge of English language, both oral and written.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Intermediate computer skills required in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook.
Manufacturing/inventory software or experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Why AGI?
We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:
We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies.?Dedicated to?safety, innovation and customization,?AGI offers one of the largest?catalogs?of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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