Production Specialist

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.The Production Specialist will serve as an ultimate team player with the BIC Charlotte Packaging facility. The Production Specialist will develop, prepare, and maintain production schedules to achieve maximum efficiency and meet output and time objectives. Coordinate with internal teams to assess gaps in work orders, allocations, and timing of materials available, and daily hot list items. The Production Specialist will also assist in the development, implementation and follow-up of productivity systems and strategies.**What You’ll Do**:- Create Production Sequencing Weekly Schedule- Work closely with internal teams (Planners, Shift Assistants, Inventory Manager, PIC) on gaps of work orders by tooling, timing of bulk/packaging, root cause requests for timely availability, and opportunities to bring bulk from outside locations.- Conduct daily tasks such as:- Review work orders for the day and assign status to orders, adjust production sequencing based on allocation, availability, and efficiency of tooling per line- Make requests to PIC team for expedite packaging materials- Meet with Receiving Department on bulk arrivals.- Request Planners to adjust, create and remove work orders from JDE in a timely manner- Attend DDS Management Meeting to deliver metrics and any opportunities to better align with expectations- Track custom orders in partnership with the Planning team and create best practices to get them completed and delivered without penalty.- Partner with maintenance team to plan preventative maintenance schedules.- Track all new SKU’s to identify line placement options- Evaluate JDE instructions and have adjusted as needed to ensure team success- Partner with PED team to in adjusting instructions to be clear, update pictures, and SKU’s with subs- Conduct Safety Walks two times per shift to identify areas of opportunity in a proactive approach to safety- Support production by scheduling attainable deliveries each week in line with attainment goals- Ensure all customer orders are completed in Full (Floating Cases)- Follow up with any items on hold relay any non-conformances to Supply Planners and PIC team.- Train Shift Assistants and Supervisors in scheduling functions, sequencing, and tools associated with planning and performance metrics- Assist with the creation of standard of work instructions and process monitors- Report deliverables to Operations Manager**Projects You’ll Work On**:- Identify production needs for bulk and packaging materials through communication with the PIC and Planning Teams and coordinate movement of materials through the S6 process- Schedule and track all teardowns and reworks and identify and communicate any delays with bulk or packaging- Enter safety incidents into EHS system- Facilitate meetings with Supply Planning and the Production team bi-weekly- Accountable for allocation by cross-function engagement, schedule optimization, shift status and what orders are being pulled, labor analysis, production reports, and overall communication to quality managers around QC locks and holds- Any other duties or tasks as assigned**Qualifications**:- Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2-4 years of production planning experience- Must have demonstrated ability to multi-task in fast-pace environment- Must be hands on and customer service oriented; understand customer demands, customer service level expectations and execute to those demands with a sense of urgency- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook and Word- Ability to display attention to detail and work well with a team-based environment- Good communication skills - both verbal and written- Have knowledge of general safety policies sand processBIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.