Cut Rite Optimization Specialist (Day Shift)

Knoll Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Health Care Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement

Employee Stock Purchase

Parental Leave

Job summary

MillerKnoll is hiring for a Manufacturing Support role in Ontario. The position supports production control, optimizes daily work orders, and assists product development with routing to ensure on‑time, compliant output. Emphasis on accuracy, safety, and collaborative teamwork.

The role requires experience with Cut Rite, SQL, Excel and ERP systems, plus the ability to read engineering drawings and manipulate routing data. A strong eye for detail and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with Cut Rite Software and the creation of new Access database is an asset.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SDLC software and SQL language to analyze data and create queries.
• Familiarity with networking systems for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with wood working equipment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Mechanically Inclined and able to read engineering drawings.
• Wood optimization and nesting software experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organization with numbers and spreadsheets.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP system.
• Strong oral and written communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production schedules through Cut Rite program optimization.
• Provide timely BOM information to production group and resolve BOM issues.
• Use engineering drawings to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Populate routing data into the database system.
• Extract and analyze data from the ERP system.
• Modify and enhance reports and systems with database changes.
• Create routing steps to assign proper credit and cost to products.
• Run JDE/Excel macros to upload routes, notes and data.
• Address data-related production issues in PRDs.
• Stay well organized and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Follow MillerKnoll safety policies and 5S standards.
• Maintain ISO standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cut Rite

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Access

ERP system

Engineering drawings

Education

Engineering, Computer Science, or Supply Chain degree

Tools

JDE

Excel macros

Job description

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Work Team Leader, the ideal candidate would be responsible for assisting the Production control team group in optimizing daily work orders and supporting the Product Development team with manufacturing routes. The Position is responsible for ensuring consistent on-time creation of products that meet all quality standards, satisfies customers, while completing all activities with high regard for the safety of others and oneself.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for optimizing production schedules through Cut Rite Program optimization
• Assist in the daily flow of information to provide timely communication to the production group with BOM information issues
• Must be capable of using engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to specifications
• Populate routing data into the database system
• Extract and analyzing data from the ERP System
• Apply database modifications and enhancements to existing reports/systems
• Create routing steps to give proper credit and cost to products
• Run JDE/Excel macros to upload routes, notes and supplemental data to parts
• Work on PRDs to fix data related production issues.
• Well organized and able to appropriately prioritize tasks
• Follow MillerKnoll disposal procedures for proper disposal of items
• Follow shop floor controls
• Ensure all production, safety and quality related issues are communicated to the Facilitator or Work Team Leader
• Follow all MillerKnoll safety policies and protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe, working environment according to 5s principles and department safety guidelines
• Maintain and follow the ISO standard operating procedures
• Participate in and contribute to the continuous improvement process
• Additional responsibilities as requested by Management to achieve business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience Degree in a related field: Engineering, Computer Science, Supply chain
• Experience with Cut Rite Software and the creation of new access database is an asset
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of SDLC software and SQL language (to analyze data and create queries)
• Familiarity with networking systems (for troubleshooting)
• Familiarity with wood working equipment
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Manufacturing process knowledge
• Mechanically Inclined
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Wood optimization and nesting software experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and strong organization skills with an aptitude for working with numbers and spreadsheets
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP system
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to always maintain a professional approach
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks in a variety of areas and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high attention to detail
• Computer proficiency with the ability to manipulate and save files
• Aptitude in Mathematics including addition, multiplication and subtraction

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. Physical Demands Must be able to complete work tasks that require strong manual dexterity Must be able to perform duties while wearing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as determined by MillerKnoll’s Health and Safety department Must be able to perform in an environment with high levels of exposure to manufacturing noise, dust and heat Must have flexibility to work varied hours and overtime to meet production requirements.

TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP

Willingness to cross-train in various areas and/or department as required Able to work in a team environment and support a culture of respect and trust Ability to adapt to a changing environment and lead others through change.

AUTHORITY AND DECISION MAKING

Must have the ability to diligently follow processes and procedures with minimal supervision Able to take initiative to solve problems, where appropriate Must be able to make independent judgements to determine best solution and obtain appropriate approvals before acting.

WHO WE HIRE?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $27.56 - $29.52. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors.

The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Health, Dental, Health Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Sick time, and Parental Leave), Holidays, Retirement, Employee Stock Purchase in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

This posting is for a newly established position that is currently open.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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