About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential client is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Analyst / Admin Support to join their manufacturing operations team in El Segundo, CA. This is a full-time, entry-level position well suited for recent graduates with a Business Administration, supply chain, engineering, or related degree who want hands-on experience supporting production, planning, and process improvement.

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What You’ll Do

• Support production, planning and other cross-functional manufacturing activities in a team-based environment.
• Assist with production planning and control, material management, and process reengineering efforts.
• Prepare data, reports and presentations for leadership; gather metrics and help maintain dashboards.
• Manage scheduling and administrative tasks (meetings, calendars, stakeholder coordination).
• Participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives; support problem resolution and root-cause activities.
• Provide training or documentation for core skills to teams and peers as needed.
• Interact with internal and external customers regarding product planning and process issues.

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Must-have skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP / INDEX‑MATCH, macros).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook (calendar + scheduling) and PowerPoint.
• Basic project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication.
• Basic data analysis and reporting experience; problem-solving mindset.
• Team-oriented, customer-service focus, and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

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Nice-to-have / Preferred

• Experience or interest in Power BI or Tableau reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRO systems (e.g., SAP, MES) or prior manufacturing support experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or related field.
• Experience in aerospace or industrial manufacturing settings is a plus.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay range: $25 - $28 / hour (actual pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications).
• Featured benefits: Medical insurance (in compliance with the ACA), 401(k), and sick leave as required by applicable law.
• Work schedule: 9x80 A (as listed by our client).

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Location & employment type

• Location: El Segundo, CA (on-site / local to El Segundo required).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why applicants choose this role

• Launch your manufacturing career working closely with experienced operations teams.
• Fast opportunities to build Excel, reporting, scheduling and project support experience.
• Exposure to process improvement and cross-functional manufacturing operations — strong stepping-stone for career growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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