The Production Associate coordinates and schedules all aspects of production to meet deadlines. Responsible for ensuring the production quality of all promotionals, commercials, and public service announcements. Being a Production Associate may operate equipment and peripheral systems used in video production including audio console and teleprompter. Assists with set-up of equipment on production shoots and other control room duties. In addition, Production Associate may require an associate's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Production Associate works under moderate supervision. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Production Associate typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
Compiles and maintains production records to perform data analysis and drive process improvements. Evaluates operational strategies to identify inadequacies, recommend changes for improvement, and provide technical guidance for internal stakeholders. Ensures adequate inventory levels and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient production flow. Prepares reports concerning production flow for upper management. Serves as the liaison for engineering, sales, manufacturing, and upper management to ensure timely production flows. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Performs clerical tasks that support production control and ensure the efficient flow of materials required by production schedules. Monitors the inventory of parts, components, and raw materials and coordinates ordering, invoicing, and scheduling with vendors. Tracks status of customer orders and production schedules to identify issues or delays and coordinates with stakeholders to expedite orders and resolve problems. Inputs and maintains production data in ERP, MRP, or other databases. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Provides support for managing production operations to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Monitors and analyzes shift production metrics to identify issues, troubleshoot, develop and implement solutions and process improvements. Coordinates materials and resources for daily operations and maintenance, turnaround, and downtime projects. Performs audits and inspections to ensure that SOP's GMP's and OSHA regulations are understood and followed. Liaises with product, engineering, and other functional teams. May coordinate or manage production, staffing, and training schedules. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Plans and designs methods to improve production processes. Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards. May require bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.