Production Support Specialist

Manufacturing Production Support Specialist

At Placon we believe packaging should do more than protect a product - it should elevate it. For over 60 years our awardwinning team has combined innovative design sustainable materials and precision manufacturing to create packaging that stands out on the shelf and performs flawlessly in the real world.

Our Team Members bring unmatched creativity to every project using unique tool designs intricate trim features and functional elements ranging from simple openandclose systems to advanced tamperevident mechanisms. We listen closely collaborate deeply and work sidebyside with our customers from ideation through production to deliver packaging that exceeds expectations.

If you want to be part of a company where craftsmanship innovation and customer partnership truly matter were looking for a Manufacturing Production Support Specialist to help keep our manufacturing operations running at their best.

What Youll Do

• Collect enter and verify production data to maintain accurate reporting KPIs and communication boards
• Reconcile work order discrepancies close work orders and maintain organized documentation
• Respond to questions about work order status material availability and production progress
• Perform monthend reconciliation for jobs batches raw materials finished goods and production supplies
• Conduct cycle counts investigate inventory discrepancies and maintain accurate stock levels
• Coordinate with Logistics on material receipts transfers and inventory adjustments
• Enter raw material receipts and verify documentation against ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Monitor and maintain production supplies including colorants additives and chemicals
• Provide backup support to the Production Scheduler for daily scheduling and reporting
• Support quality systems including SPC validation nonconforming material handling and recordkeeping
• Assist with internal and external audits and maintain compliance with quality procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and follow all safety and quality SOPs

What You Bring

• Associate Degree and 1 year of experience OR High School Diploma with 5 years in manufacturing production planning or inventory control
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP/MRP or inventory management systems (preferred)
• High attention to detail with the ability to enter data quickly and accurately into ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment
• Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with team members and visitors

Why Youll Love Working at Placon

At Placon youre joining a team that takes pride in craftsmanship creativity and doing work that makes a difference. Youll be part of a company that leads the industry in design innovation sustainable materials and customerfocused solutions.

A Culture of Innovation

Our awardwinning design team pushes boundaries with every project - and youll support the production systems that bring those ideas to life.

CustomerDriven Excellence

We listen collaborate and deliver. Your work ensures that every product leaving our facility reflects the quality our customers expect.

GrowthMinded Environment

We invest in our people. Youll have opportunities to learn new systems support scheduling work crossfunctionally and grow your career in operations planning or quality.

A Team That Cares

From ideation to production we work together to exceed expectations - for our customers and for each other.

Why Join the Placon Team

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• A stable growing company with a strong reputation in the packaging industry
• Modern equipment clean facilities and efficient processes
• Real opportunities for advancement within operations planning and quality
• A workplace where your ideas matter and your work has a direct impact on production success

Work Environment

• Office production floor and warehouse settings
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility
• Light lifting up to 10 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. for inventory tasks

Schedule

Onsite: Monday Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Compensation

We offer a competitive starting pay range of $20.00$26.00 per hour based on your experience and skill level.

Required Experience:

IC