Production Support Associate We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Support Associate to join our team in Bordentown, NJ. This role supports daily manufacturing operations through production planning support, inventory tracking, shipping coordination, and production documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, warehouse, or shipping experience who is interested in transitioning into an office-based operations support role. Candidates with experience as a shipping clerk, warehouse associate, production assistant, or similar position are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with computers, has experience with shipping order and using Microsoft Excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Production Planner with scheduling and coordinating daily production activities
- Monitor production progress and communicate delays or issues to the planner
- Help issue, track, and close work orders in the system
- Provide backup support for production planning when needed
- Perform cycle counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records
- Assist in investigating and helping resolve inventory discrepancies
- Print and prepare production paperwork, labels, and job packets
- Ensure all production documentation is complete and accurate
- Enter and maintain data in ERP/MRP systems
- Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems
- Schedule shipments and coordinate Warehouse Associates
- Prepare shipping documentation such as packing lists and bills of lading
- Perform basic checks to ensure completed work orders meet quality and documentation standards
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed before orders are released
- Escalate quality or process issues to appropriate personnel
- Communicate with production, warehouse, and customer service as needed to ensure smooth operations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process organization (6S)
- Support general administrative tasks within the operations team
- Perform other related duties as needed to support production, planning, and overall operations
Requirements:- Dependable and accountable
- Strong common sense and follow-through
- Comfortable handling both office and production-related tasks
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
- Team-oriented mindset
Qualifications:- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or production support experience preferred
- Experience as a shipping clerk, warehouse associate, material handler, or similar role is a plus
- Microsoft Excel experience required
- Comfortable using computers and learning ERP/MRP systems
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work effectively with production, warehouse, and office teams
- Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Work is performed in both office and production floor environments. May require standing, walking, and occasional lifting of materials.
