Operations Support Administrator 2
About the role
The Manufacturing Workflow Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring the timely availability of materials. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, material planning, and supply chain dynamics within a complex aerospace environment.
Responsibilities
Process Analysis and Improvement: Analyze existing manufacturing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Workflow Design and Implementation: Develop and document optimized manufacturing workflows, including process flowcharts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with Celestica's quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in or leading kaizen events, problem-solving teams, and other initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes.
Training and Support: Assist with development and delivery of training materials and provide support to production personnel on new or revised workflows and procedures.
Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of workflow improvements and report on progress to stakeholders.
Manufacturing Materials Expediting: Monitor the status of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to ensure timely availability for production schedules, utilize Celestica's ERP system (e.g., SAP).
Shortage Identification and Resolution: Identify potential and actual material shortages through regular review of MRP reports, communication with planning and procurement, and shop floor interaction.
Expediting Critical Materials: Prioritize and expedite the delivery of critical materials to prevent production delays, working closely with supply chain department, stockrooms, and internal stakeholders.
Communication and Coordination: Maintain clear and proactive communication with production planning, purchasing, program management, and warehouse personnel regarding material availability, delivery schedules, and potential issues. Assist with coordination of PROs/RMAs and material with special requirements such as LONs or DCMA witness inspection tracking.
Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve material-related issues, including discrepancies in quantity, quality, or delivery, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
Inventory Management Support: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and participate in cycle counts and physical inventories as needed.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of material status, expediting activities, and any issues encountered. Generate reports on material availability and potential risks.
Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all material handling and tracking activities comply with Celestica's internal policies, quality standards, and relevant aerospace regulations.
Requirements
2+ years manufacturing experience
Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent
Qualifications
In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing assembly processes and product process flow
Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers
Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: SAP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google suite
Skills
Proactive monitoring of material status
Identification and resolution of material shortages
Effective communication with cross-functional teams
Use of PC applications for material tracking and management
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified