Process control clerk
こうていかんりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A clerical position that creates and manages production schedules for manufacturing lines, handles material procurement, and manages progress.
Description
Process control clerks create daily schedules and manage progress based on production plans at manufacturing sites, handle necessary material procurement, and adjust delivery dates. They visualize production schedules using Excel or ERP systems and collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality control departments to support efficient production systems. Accurate data management and flexible adjustment skills are required to prevent delivery delays and reduce costs.
Future Outlook
With the IoT transformation and advancement of smart factories in manufacturing, the importance of production management system operation and data analysis will increase. Personnel proficient in business efficiency tools and ERP are expected to have stable demand in the future.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Process control clerk → Production control staff → Material procurement staff → Production control leader → Production department manager
Required Skills
Data entry / Excel (Advanced) / Production management system operation / Schedule management
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping knowledge / ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) / English (reading/writing)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required to accurately manage detailed delivery and inventory information. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Important for quantity management and schedule adjustment involving numerical把握. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for production planning and schedule adjustment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is relatively not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical demands are low as it is mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- MOS (Excel)
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- Manufacturing clerk
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