Dispatcher - 1st Shift

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Shop Floor Dispatcher to manage materials within the plant and ensure timely delivery to production lines. You will work with supervisors to move parts, update schedules, and maintain accurate inventory records in SAP.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork. Prior experience in heavy electrical assembly is preferred, with a strong focus on craftsmanship and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and read bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from supervisor and execute material movement and delivery within the plant.
• Distribute bills of materials to proper work centers and update schedules.
• Utilize SAP functions to manage inventory and material flow.
• Prepare parts for production and expedite short parts as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and train new operators.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Detail oriented

Interpretation of drawings

Team communication

Safety compliance

Materials handling

Plant layout knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Shop Floor Dispatcher orders, delivers, moved and places materials within the plant as scheduled. Sorts and distributes bill of materials and drawings. Responsible for revisions, corrections, deletions and additions to work bill and drawings. Detects critical needs, advises planners and supervisors. Insures accurate computer inventory records of material usage.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment
• 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written.
• Able to request, locate, move and deliver needed parts
• Able to retrieve consumables, shop supplies and kanban items
• Understands part shortage and can address or fulfill
• Able to update area's schedules and utilize schedule in order to prep parts
• Knowledgeable and able to use associated SAP functions
• Train new operators
• Distributes bills of material to proper work centers
• Processes engineering change orders, non-conformance reports and defective material reports
• Update schedules, and expedites short parts as required
• Informs planner/supervisor of variances, needs and opportunities
• Reports on material usage, audits the exception reports
• Verifies completeness of assemblies and routes to next user
• Maintains queue areas, buffers and monitors work in process as it pertains to the manufacturing scheme

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Operate forklifts, hand trucks and other powered industrial vehicles as required
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Attention to detail and with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings
• Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills
• Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship
• All materials and components used throughout the plant. Paper insulation, steel, conductors, bushings, arrestors, sheet steel, cabinets, nuts, bolts and other items
• Transports materials to departments and between departments
• Must have a good working knowledge of plant layout and product flow to perform efficiently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Collaboration with production supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality and planning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, pushing, lifting, and working at heights; occasionally confined space work

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Large-scale manufacturing facility for high-voltage power transformers

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.