Production Support Associate

Description:

Production Support Associate Bordentown, NJ About the Role We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Support Associate to join our team in Bordentown, NJ. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by assisting with production planning, inventory tracking, documentation, and order coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior office or administrative experience who is comfortable using computers and Excel and is looking to grow within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Planning Support 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 Inventory & Cycle Counting Perform cycle counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records Assist in investigating and helping resolve inventory discrepancies Documentation & Data Management 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 Shipping/Receiving Coordination Schedule shipments and coordinate Warehouse Associates Prepare shipping documentation such as packing lists and bills of lading Quality & Compliance Support 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 Cross-Functional Support 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:

What We're Looking For 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment preferred 1-3 years of office, administrative, or operations support experience required Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (comfortable with basic formulas, sorting/filtering, and data entry) Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Good communication and problem-solving skills Willingness to work in a manufacturing setting Physical & Work Environment Work is performed in both office and production floor environments May require standing, walking, and occasional lifting of materials