Production Support Administrator

  • Mequon
  • Spi Lighting

SPI Lighting is GROWING!!!  Located just north of Milwaukee, we are a leading designer and manufacturer of American made architectural and performance luminaires.  We offer an incredibly clean work environment, competitive pay, and the products are outstanding! 

MISSION: A proud family who complements architectural spaces.

VISION: To inspire all with whom we interact.

VALUE: A passion for excellence.   

SPI Lighting is looking for a Production Support Administrator to join our team in our Mequon office. This person will be connected to our production floor daily.  The job responsibilities will include:
  • Creating and managing jobs in Epicor manufacturing software
  • Reviewing all MRP suggestions daily to determine what jobs to create for specific parts. 
  • Work closely with production, purchasing, engineering, process engineering, sales and expeditors to determine best dates for job scheduling. 
  • Once jobs are created, routing paperwork out to the manufacturing floor.  Determine which work center each job is allocated to and distribute the job paperwork accordingly. 
  • SPI has fabrication, paint, warehouse, assembly, packing, and shipping departments.  This position will work closely with fabrication daily. 
  • Communicate to all managers within the manufacturing environment and help them resolve any problems they may have with the jobs that have been created. 
  • Providing job status to internal contacts by answering and responding to all emails and questions related to jobs.  Examples include when is this shipping? Where is this job on the floor? Are we on track to ship on the date in the system?  
  • Job Entry is the base production program that you use to create job records. A job can manufacture one or more quantities for a specific part. You define these quantities by creating demand links within the job record.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
  • Experience using Epicor if possible.  If not experience in Epicor, familiar with some type of manufacturing software.   
  • Fast learner
  • Sense of urgency and ability to work quickly without a lot of supervision. 
  • Planning within in a manufacturing environment.  This will include the ability to analyze data already entered in the system. 
  • Problem solving experience within manufacturing. 
  • Great attention to detail. 
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written.  Proper content in all emails. 
  • Data Entry Skills
  • Motivation and drive to be successful within the company.   
  • Time Management Skills
Requirements:
  • High School Degree or GED Required
  • Four years of related production planning experience
  • Technically savvy with strong attention to detail
  • Experience troubleshooting issues and achieving solutions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and all customers, internally and externally. 

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