Production Specialist

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

ERP & Manufacturing Data Management

• Create, maintain, and audit Bills of Material (BOMs) for fabrication, welding, machining, powder coating, assembly, and other manufacturing processes 
• Develop and maintain production routings, labor standards, work centers, and operational sequences within the ERP system
• Ensure ERP data accurately reflects current manufacturing methods and capabilities
• Review engineering releases and implement required ERP updates
• Monitor ERP accuracy and identify discrepancies impacting production, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, or costing
• Support implementation of new products and engineering changes

Engineering & Production Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production teams 
• Translate engineering designs into executable manufacturing processes 
• Verify manufacturability of designs and provide feedback regarding production challenges
• Assist with development and maintenance of work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process standards
• Participate in engineering review meetings and production planning discussions
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure timely implementation on the production floor

Production Support

• Work directly with supervisors, leads, and operators to validate routing accuracy and labor standards
• Investigate production issues related to BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, and work orders
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase efficiency
• Monitor production feedback and update ERP data to reflect actual manufacturing practices 
• Support scheduling, planning, and capacity analysis activities as needed

Continuous Improvement

• Perform routine audits of BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, and manufacturing data
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce administrative burden 
• Help establish best practices for ERP utilization across departments 
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Track and report key metrics related to ERP accuracy, routing compliance, and production efficiency 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing, production planning, engineering support, or ERP administration experience 
• Strong understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, work orders, and manufacturing processes 
• Experience working within ERP systems 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, machining, or assembly manufacturing environments 
• Familiarity with CAD drawings and engineering documentation 
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Fulcrum, JobBOSS, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, or similar 
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• BOM accuracy 
• Routing accuracy 
• Engineering change implementation time 
• Production data accuracy 
• ERP transaction compliance 
• Work order accuracy 
• Reduction in production-related ERP errors 
• Manufacturing process improvement initiatives completed 

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Operations Manager / Director of Operations 
 
Works Closely With: 

Engineering 
Production Supervisors 
Production Planning 
Purchasing 
Quality 
Operations Leadership

True Up is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.