Production Control Intern

About the role

Rantec Power Systems Inc. is seeking Production Control Interns at a competitive wage of $21.00/hr. Located in Los Osos, California, Rantec offers a range of benefits including tuition assistance, peer-to-peer recognition, years of service awards, and every other Friday off on a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective flow of work-in-process (WIP) both at the sub-assembly and final assembly level
• Prioritize/expedite specific work orders across all manufacturing and test cells/locations within the facility
• Implement efficient process for sustained WIP prioritization
• Proactively identify stagnant WIP, track it down (physically), understand the appropriate next step or action to get back into standard flow
• Engage the IPT as appropriate to do so
• Update product routers within Rantec’s ERP system as necessary
• Value stream mapping of production processes and product to eliminate waste
• Contribute to manufacturing team to solve problems that reduce defects and cost, as seen fit
• Solve a variety of production problems daily
• Provide feedback on current planning and manufacturing methods
• Provide continuous improvement opportunities between planning, manufacturing, and inventory control to more effectively track, manage, and prioritize WIP
• Able to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, as required
• Able to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Interest in electronics manufacturing
• One year of previous related experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Pursuing degree related to Manufacturing, Operations, or Industrial Engineering
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Able to communicate clearly to document instructions of processes
• Good technical writing skills
• Good organization skills with superb attention to detail
• Able to analyze drawings, written procedures, and processes to find the best method of achieving desired results
• Knowledge of ERP & MRP software
• Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills
• 3.0 or higher GPA

Physical Requirements

• Work within a factory environment, including moderate noise and chemical odors
• Moving between sitting, standing, and walking
• Consistently lifting and handling up to 10 pounds and periodically lifting up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus, with correction

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards
• Every other Friday off on a 9/80 schedule

Pay

$21.00/hr

Schedule

Every other Friday off on a 9/80 schedule