Production Clerk

Job Description

Production Clerk

The Production Clerk position is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within the facility, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Primarily accountable for filling requisitions for specialized or diversified line or apparatus with knowledgeable of all phases of production work. In addition, responsible for drawing on resources within the organization providing estimated product completion information. This position may be involved in schedule preparation and or shipments.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer orders.
• Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour needed for production, construction and other projects.
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner.
• Meet regularly with other relevant personnel to coordinate activities between facilities and production floors.
• Coordinate and monitor the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment.
• Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information.
• Support in maintaining the computerized Inventory Control System in conjunction with manual data entry.
• Track and maintain proper and complete daily log reports on discrepancies for resolutions.
• Update daily production QB into AS400 system and daily inventory non-QB transactions via inventory transfers (i.e.: NCR; Shipment Req Forms; Goods return forms).
• Prepare weekly analysis report for Materials Supervisor detailing causes of error.
• Continuously update cycle count matrix with changes in part numbers.
• Prepare Monthly Cycle Percentage Summary.
• Verifying accuracy of system with daily cycle counting using the cycle counting calendar (ABC’s).
• Complete requisition forms to order materials needed for each job.
• Calculate average production rates to schedule and plan work.
• Analyze production statistics drawing conclusions about efficiency of production methods.
• Interact with clients on phone and in-person to provide service.
  
  

LPS Specific

• Monitor and report on live LMMS dashboards, ensuring statistical efficiency and quality in data collated and reported
• Lead weekly CI meetings with a focus on identifying areas of improvement, assigning owners and follow-up of past actions
• Create and implement CI plans, work with various departments to identify key bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Validate data and customize LMMS dashboards based on team’s requirement
• Conduct trainings for different departments on the use of the LMMS dashboards
• Prepare and maintain monthly/weekly reports ensuring data is accurate and complete
• Leverage analytical skills to extract, manipulate and configure data to support team requirements
• Consistently work towards continuous improvement
• Other related duties as required
  
  

Credentials

• High School Diploma or equivalent general education and previous work experience.
• Ability to read purchase orders to check that specifications, price and delivery date matching customers' contracts.
• Interpret scale drawings, such as blueprints, to plan work schedules or identify material requirements.
• Write notes and various production reports and enter production data into AS400.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Possess strong problem solving skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work with a variety of people, independently and under supervision
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to recognize problems and identify solutions
• Self-direction, attention to detail, dependability, and resourcefulness
  
  

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
  
  

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.