Position Title: Production Control ClerkLocation: Champaign, ILSchedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pmPeak Season Mandatory OT - (March-May)Compensation: $20.00 per hour THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONESHerff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.YOUR OPPORTUNITY:The Production Control Clerk is responsible for supporting and monitoring the on-going operations of the manufacturing facility of all product lines being offered. This includes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting. An above average knowledge for computer systems is required in this position to properly monitor and analyze the daily operations of the facility. Seasonal demand may require work on Saturdays and or Sundays, if applicable.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS:Act as a liaison between customer service and manufacturing management by communicating as needed with the customer service team and internal customers regarding order specificationsPerform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of computer equipment utilized in tracking manufacturing. This includes continuous training and assistance to press operators as needed for movements, etc.Continually educate yourself on new or improved Herff Jones business systems. Seek out alternative processes and improvements to all job functionsMaintain regular production statistics and communication for such statistics. This would include maintenance of electronic bulletin boards and hard copy distribution of reportsMonitor scheduled dates to assure work is completed by the scheduled datesParticipate in cross-training in other departments as neededCore Activities:Prepare work tickets for manufacturing. This may include creation of box labels to properly identify productsCreate and maintain spreadsheets as needed for data collectionSchedule orders based upon the most current scheduling policy. This includes manufacturing completion dates as well as acknowledged ship dates. Adjusting schedules for open work orders and manipulating them on the production floorReport scheduling conflicts to Production Scheduling Supervisor or Production Control Manager when they cannot be resolvedPerform routine transactions utilizing the Herff Jones manufacturing business system. Examples of items are inventory adjustments, process movements, job creation, job completions, and job trackingOther responsibilities as needed and assigned related to the Herff Jones businessWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE: Proven ability to manage multiple prioritiesPossess critical thinking skills to analyze issues and make appropriate decisions upon circumstancesWork effectively in a multitude of environmentsFlexibility to work in other departments as necessaryBachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University PreferredProcess Management/ImprovementProficiency in Microsoft Office ApplicationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Regularly required to stand; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and armsFrequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlAbility to lift/move 50lbs JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT About Herff Jones:Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com. Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.