JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle: Production Assistant
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: TBD
Direct Reports: None
Position Type: Full-Time โ Non-Exempt
Position SummaryThe Production Assistant โ Basque is responsible for improving production transaction accuracy, supporting cycle count execution, and ensuring alignment between physical production activity and system reporting. This role serves as a key liaison between production and shared services, while also supporting purchasing coordination related to packaging specifications and new product setup.
Key Responsibilities1. Production Transaction Processing
Process and validate production-related inventory transactions including POP transactions, production completions, and inventory moves
Ensure transactions are timely, accurate, and aligned with actual production activity
Reinforce consistent and standardized system transaction practices across shifts
Own tracking and follow up of open inventory discrepancies until resolution
2. Cycle Count Execution & Variance Support
Perform and support routine cycle counts and validation checks
Assist in identifying and resolving inventory variances and root causes
3. Production Reporting Accuracy
Ensure production output is accurately captured in the system
Align system-recorded production with actual floor activity
4. Inventory & Transaction Reconciliation Support
Assist in investigating discrepancies between physical and system inventory
Support reconciliation of production-related variances
5. Purchasing & Packaging Coordination (New Product Support)
Coordinate packaging specifications including dimensions, materials, and configurations
Facilitate packaging samples and provide accurate data to purchasing for sourcing and ordering
6. Process Support (WIP + System Improvements)
Support implementation of WIP tracking and scan gun processes
Reinforce standard work and consistent system usage
7. Cross-Functional Liaison
Act as a liaison between production, accounting, and product development
Ensure alignment between floor activity, system transactions, and reporting expectations
Other DutiesPerform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Required Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing or inventory experience preferred.
AcknowledgementThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend; stoop, crouch or crawl; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Additionally, workers will be exposed to a large warehouse environment and may experience loud volumes or high/low temperatures, based on current weather. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.