Material Process & Logistics Co-Op

Salem, NH Office
9 Northeastern Blvd Suite 600
Salem, NH 03079, USA

About the role

This is a full-time co-op position focused on material process and logistics within operations.

Responsibilities

• Process Documentation & Standardization
  • Develop and maintain standardized work instructions for material handling processes.
  • Create visual work instructions and training materials for materials and logistics activities.
  • Document current-state and future-state material flow processes.
  • Assist with process audits and identify opportunities for standardization.
• Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Support
  • Develop work instructions for VLM transactions and material retrieval processes.
  • Assist with organizing and optimizing VLM storage locations.
  • Support inventory accuracy initiatives within the VLM system.
  • Monitor VLM utilization and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Kitting Operations
  • Support the development and implementation of production kitting processes.
  • Create standard work for kit creation, replenishment, and material verification.
  • Assist with evaluating kit accuracy and identifying process improvements.
  • Support material staging activities to ensure production readiness.
• Point-of-Use Inventory
  • Assist in designing and maintaining point-of-use inventory locations.
  • Support replenishment process development and documentation.
  • Evaluate material presentation and flow to improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Participate in 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• SAP & Inventory Control
  • Perform and validate material transactions within SAP.
  • Support inventory reconciliation and transaction accuracy efforts.
  • Assist with cycle count investigations and inventory audits.
  • Develop process documentation for common SAP materials transactions.
  • Help identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in Lean Manufacturing and materials improvement projects.
  • Collect and analyze operational data to support process improvements.
  • Assist with initiatives focused on reducing material movement and improving inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to create process documentation and visual work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to ERP systems, particularly SAP.