Product Availability Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming and outgoing loads of raw material and finished product.
• Accurately perform pallet counts and inspect pallets for damage in a timely manner.
• Immediately notify plant management of any problems or errors in a clear and effective manner.
• Complete sales order fulfillment and all other paperwork, as needed, to ensure product availability.
• Follow all procedures and safety practices to ensure quality of incoming and outbound products.
• Cover for breaks and train production employees as required.
• Drive a forklift to assist with the loading and unloading of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished product.
• Accurately maintain various spreadsheets and documents.
• Take accurate inventory of all inventory items and process orders in a timely manner.
• Use critical thinking skills appropriate for role.
• Direct and monitor production employees to ensure adequate coverage, communicate priorities and schedule changes as needed.
• Coordinate and assist in all inbound and outbound dock activities which include receiving, unloading, induction, preparing sales orders, sales order staging, and loading shipments.
• Perform basic operational PM’s and inspections on equipment used for material handling and inventory control.
• Responsible for smooth shift transitions and full communication of related items to ensure production is not interrupted.
• Coordinate and assist the Quality Assurance department in taking incoming quality measurements and sampling.
• As required, provide leadership as backup to supervisor.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• Good memory skills.
• Ability to think clearly, communicate, and direct sequenced instructions to multiple parties.
• Proven organization and management skills.
• Ability to be self-directed with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from a wide variety of sources.
• Willing and able to ask questions about unfamiliar tasks.
• Ability to lead, train, and direct people effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees in both written and verbal form.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year plant production experience or equivalent is preferred.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.