Production Assistant/Scheduling

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred (equivalent educational training or business experience may be accepted)


• Minimum 1 year experience necessary


• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or similar software is preferred, Excel experience.


• Run supply/demand reports - keep up with inventory needed for plant


• Able to work with different forms of measurments and conversions.


• Proofing tickets for  accuracy


• Intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook is necessary


• Able to effectively interface with internal and external customers


• Able to understand business principles and apply them accordingly


• Able to work independently and on a team within a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrate good judgment while managing projects, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines with a sense of urgency


• Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and proactive


• Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills


• Excellent written/verbal communication skills


• High level of accountability and flexibility and accuracy


• High level of self-confidence, professional grooming, and demeanor, positive, self-starter and high degree of emotional stamina


• Open and willing to receive and give constructive critique


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Behavior Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:             

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment. 


• Sitting for long periods of time. 


• Ability to manage a fast-paced operation that can run 24/7 and that includes a dedicated group of quality minded professionals.


• Ability to travel and work at all Wright Group locations as required


• Ability to work overtime or weekends if needed