Facilitator - Material Planning

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation, located in Howell, MI, seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead a multi-functional manufacturing team. You will supervise, instruct and motivate the team to meet departmental goals, applying broad knowledge of production principles and leading several functional areas.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associates degree or enrollment in classes towards Associates degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• General knowledge of personal computers (MS Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; ERP system).
• Flexible Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate Ship, Press, Assembly and Raw Material schedules to meet production demand.
• Administer company policies, procedures and practices consistently.
• Lead coaching and problem-solving activities to maintain productive relations with Associates.
• Remain accessible to Associates and respond to concerns, complaints, problems, or suggestions.
• Use leadership and motivation to maintain a productive department work group.
• Plan and execute daily activities according to production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

Enrollment toward Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

ERP system

Job description

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Michigan Job Listings

Location: Howell, MI

Primary Job Function: Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Know and apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise/lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Scheduling:
  • Ship Scheduling: Assure accurate customer demand data within computer-based planning system. Determine and arrange truckload scheduling to assure JIT delivery to customer. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. On time delivery to customers
  • Press Scheduling: Convert customer demand into press schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor assembly requirements, customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as needed
  • Assembly Scheduling: Convert customer demand into assembly schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure shipping compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as needed
  • Raw Material Scheduling: Convert customer demand into Raw Material schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule
• Administer company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent manner
• Using core values, the Facilitator should initiate coaching and problem-solving activities that will maintain a productive relationship with Associates
• Remain accessible to Associates the majority of the time and respond to Associates concerns, complaints, problems, suggestions, etc. and provide information, answers and assistance in a reasonable time period
• Using leadership and motivational techniques, maintain a productive and satisfied department work group
• Selection, training and development of Associates through the use of Skill Assessment and coordination of training resources
• Plan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirements
• Plan short-term activities to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Manage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote/improve safety, housekeeping, quality, and reduce scrap
• Maintain/improve customer service through use/participation of Concern/Resolution processes (8D)
• Plan and execute company initiatives
• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Associates degree or enrollment in classes towards Associates degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required
• General knowledge of personal computers is expected (MS Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; ERP system)
• Flexible Schedule

Training Requirements or Equivalents:

• ERP System Training
• 8D Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environment

This job description is NOT intended to be all inclusive and by signing this job description the employee acknowledges that they may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by their direct Manager, or other Managers within the facility.

This is an At Will position.

The above points have been explained sufficiently.

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