Production Associate (Bilingual English/Korean)

Job Title: Production Associate

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried

Position Overview

The production associate is responsible for managing the flow of materials and consumable required to maintain efficient plant operations. This role coordinates shipping and receiving activities to ensure on time deliveries to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.  

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of consumables and production supplies to ensure continuous operations.
• Place purchase orders for consumables and materials in line with company purchasing policies.
• Will assist with contacting vendors for delivers, confirmations, returns and replacements.
• Responsible for verifying all incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality to forecast material needs and prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Responsible for reporting any damage or inconsistencies to quality and purchasing as needed.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and stock audits.
• Oversees physical receipt and outbound shipment preparation.
• May stop or hold shipments due to documentation errors or nonconformities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Relevant Filed Required. 
• Bilingual fluency in English and Korean is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience Required. 

• Skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and/or other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain database Required.
• SAP Knowledge Preferred.
• Manufacturing background Preferred.

Core Competencies

• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance
• Addresses problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Follows precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English with staff and customers.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies with the ability to use in them complex varied situations.
• Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermitted breaks during the workday do not compromise the work.
• Work is varied every day and the employee needs to be adaptable to respond to these changes and use independent judgment and manage priorities.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Visual, Sensory and Audible sensory requirements apply to position. 
• Requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the premise
• No Environmental Requirements apply to position. 
• Physical Requirements apply to position.