Production Site Clerk
せいさんげんばじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
Responsible for clerical tasks such as production planning, materials management, and performance data entry at manufacturing sites, supporting smooth production activities.
Description
Production site clerks are clerical staff who support production activities at factories and manufacturing lines. Using ERP systems and Excel, they issue production instruction sheets, place materials orders, manage inventory, input and aggregate performance data. They also handle delivery date adjustments, create progress reports, and coordinate communications with site staff and purchasing departments to ensure stable production line operations. They respond to sudden production changes or troubles, requiring accurate and prompt clerical processing abilities.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and digitalization in domestic manufacturing, demand is increasing for operation and analysis skills in systems such as ERP and IoT. While routine tasks are being automated by RPA, the importance of personnel handling data verification and adjustment tasks remains high.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract/temporary staff available / Flex time system / On-site work
Career Path
Production Site Clerk (Factory Clerk) → Production Control Staff → Purchasing Staff → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Manager
Required Skills
Advanced Excel / Basic ERP System Operation / Basic Inventory Management Knowledge / Data Entry / Office Software
Recommended Skills
Advanced Excel / Database Operation / ERP System Operation / English Email
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small input errors can affect the production line. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is needed for inventory management, production performance aggregation, etc. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for planning and managing tasks such as production planning and materials adjustments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks rather than ideation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Level 3 (Nissho)
- Business Document Certification
- MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
Aliases
- Factory Clerk
- Manufacturing Clerk
- Production Clerk
Related Jobs
- Manufacturing Operator
- Production Control Staff
- Purchasing Clerk
- Quality Control Staff