Material Technician - 1st Shift $22/hr
Job Description
Plans and coordinates the flow of purchased components to support all processes according to established manufacturing plans and lead times
Trains, coaches and coordinates the activities of material handlers and parts pickers within their assigned areas.
Improves and ensures compliance with established standard work
Proactively contacts suppliers in order to expedite and de-expedite in coordination with Material Leader
Launches purchase orders to obtain material
Involves supply management team to obtain action, when necessary
Manage the process in place to issue signals to suppliers to deliver material to assigned assembly / manufacturing areas (electronic kanban, kanban cards, labels, etc)
Responds to failed purchase orders to resolve supplier delivery issues, respective to area
Orders materials and supplies as needed
Coordinates problem solving activities and implements corrective actions for the root causes of all material related production interruptions
Responsible for the 6S activities and production control board maintenance, in coordination with the Material Leader
Maintains the Manufacturing Order (MO) system and/or purchase orders, respective to area
Coordinates the disposition of all material rejects, respective to area
Maintains pull systems for assigned areas of responsibility
Monitors deliveries for timeliness and problem-solves late deliveries with the supplier
Communicates all concerns that may cause delays in production with material leaders, participating in development of alternate plans
Develops, improves, and maintains visual inventory management (kanban cards, dedicated baskets, supermarket signs, labels, etc)
Controls the creation of serial numbers for finished goods
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training
- Forklift and high lift certification preferred
The Work Environment
- Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day, depending on shift
- Must be able to use hands to position parts in place
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment
- Desire for personal development and growth
- Able to work as part of a team