Product Line Specialist

$2000 RETENTION BONUS

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Product Line Specialist

The Product Line Specialist ensures smooth movement of work in progress (WIP) across the production floor, maintains accurate product location and status data, and supports on-time order fulfillment by coordinating workflow and expediting work to meet monthly shipping schedules. This role bridges production, inventory control, and operations teams to minimize bottlenecks, reduce lead time, and preserve production cadence.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Move WIP between cells, workstations, and storage locations following established material handling and safety procedures.
• Monitor production queues and line balance to maintain steady workflow and meet takt requirements.
• Update and audit product location and status data in the ERP/MRP system, ensuring accuracy of WIP counts and location records.
• Reconcile discrepancies between physical WIP and system records; initiate and document corrective actions.
• Prioritize and expedite orders to align with monthly shipping schedules; coordinate with Production Line Managers, production team members, and planning team.
• Support production changeovers by clearing WIP, relocating parts, and preparing areas to minimize downtime.
• Track and report WIP aging and bottlenecks; escalate persistent issues to Product Line Managers and/or planning department.
• Assist in root-cause investigations related to mislocated or missing product and implement agreed corrective measures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on material flow, floor layout, kanban replenishment, and visual management.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in accordance with 5S and company safety policies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling physical inventory and system data.
• Proficiency with basic data entry and common business applications (Excel, Teams, Outlook); experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse and production floor material handling practices; forklift or other equipment certification a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under changing production demands.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Comfortable working on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.
• Reliable time management, punctuality, and a sense of urgency.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production floor experience (preferred)
• Forklift certification or material handling equipment operation (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Exceptional attention to detail for inventory accuracy
• Strong multitasking ability in fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Comfortable lifting and moving materials (weight limits per company policy)
• Flexibility to work in varying production schedules or shifts if needed

 Work Environment:

Climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a moderate noise level. In this position, you are working a full-time schedule, mainly in an office environment, with some time in a manufacturing setting. 

Benefits – starts on the 1^st of the month after 30 days of employment:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match plus employer contribution
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Company-paid Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Benefits – Additional:

• Paid Time Off is available after 60 days of employment
• 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
• Quarterly bonus program

Employment Criteria: 

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available

We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.