Associate III - Production Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Production Operations Associate to join their team onsite in Columbus, Ohio or Columbus, Georgia. We are looking to hire two (2) resources - one at the Ohio location, and one at the Georgia location. Shifts: Monday-Friday 8PM-5AM EST for working shift; Training is 4-6 weeks minimum and will be 1st shift - must be available for both shifts.

Duties:
* Perform routine operational tasks following established procedures
* Monitor production systems and escalate issues as needed
* Maintain accurate logs and documentation for compliance and audit
* Assist in process improvements and participate in team projects
* At senior levels: mentor junior associates and coordinate small workstreams
* Consults with internal customers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to provide an efficient workflow that adheres to internal and external SLA requirements
* May aid in monitoring and reporting performance of client SLAs
* Uses complex models to develop operational capacity and monitors workflow to achieve optimal scheduling of work across the production process
* Forecasts volumes based on prior history and client projections
* Assists in developing operational standards based on production trends and performance levels
* May help develop software tracking database as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Effective communication skills
* Problem solving
* Attention to detail
* Prioritization and time management skills
* Adaptability across changing production demands, sound operational judgement
* Must have: Proficient in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
* Nice to have: Power BI or other dashboard tools, process improvement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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