Factory Production Support Coordinator

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is seeking a data-driven operations professional to schedule and direct factory operations in Dubuque, IA. You will use capacity planning to optimize production and lead improvement in quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading the 6S program, training staff, maintaining Kanban/POU systems, and implementing quality measurement techniques. A GED or high school diploma with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or related experience.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and direct factory operations using data analysis and capacity planning.
• Respond to and resolve operational curtailments and hardships.
• Develop and train coworkers on inventory best practices and error prevention.
• Lead the 6S program and audit multiple areas.
• Perform and train others in quality assessment equipment and techniques (gaging, TIR, CMM, SPC).
• Set up, purchase materials and maintain Kanban/POU systems; direct replenishment methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

6S program

Kanban

POU systems

Quality measurement tools

Job description

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned.

It is essential the following duties and responsibilities have a People First approach as “This Company Runs on People:”

• Use data analysis, production capacity experience and decision making to schedule and direct factory operations.
• Respond to, communicate, and resolve operational curtailments and hardships.
• Develop and train coworkers on inventory transaction best practices and common errors and how to prevent them.
• Be a leader for the 6S program.
• Manage at least two 6S audit areas.
• Perform and train others in quality assessment equipment and measuring techniques including gaging, TIR, centerlines, contour tracer, CMM, SPC, Surfometer.
• Set up, purchase materials and maintain Kanban and point of use (POU) systems. Establish and direct Kanban replenishment methods such as instruction sheets and AR supplies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 9 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer