Manufacturing Coordinator

The Temp Plugs; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Troy, Michigan is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage material supply for production and maintain inventory accuracy. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs, drive a forklift, and have strong problem-solving and communication skills. Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office is crucial. The role includes working weekends and possibly needing to adapt work schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the entire duration of shift.
• Ability to drive forklift and obtain forklift license.
• Require strong interpersonal skills.
• Detailed oriented and action-driven.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for manufacturing use by picking, labeling, and staging shop orders.
• Coordinates timely supply of parts to production lines.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and reviews reports for discrepancies.
• Assists other warehouse employees as assigned by manager.

Skills

Inventory management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication skills

Technical savvy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

FedEx and UPS software

Job description

Shift timing: 2:30 pm- 11:00 pm- 2nd shift Overtime required depending on production schedule.

• Must be able to work weekends and be able to flex working hours in conjunction with production team.Prepares materials for manufacturing use by picking, labeling, and staging shop orders.
• Coordinates timely supply of parts to production lines.
• Must be able to think on their feet under pressure during high volume production days. Speed and accuracy is crucial.
• Must be able to multitask.
  
• Have an in depth knowledge of sap and wm module or the ability to learn.
  
• Have in depth knowledge of each production line and the parts required to keep them running after orientation.
  
• Knowledge of basic math. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
  
• Responsibility for maintaining inventory accuracy.
  
• Review various reports to scan for potential inventory inaccuracies, investigate, make any necessary adjustments and escalate any shortages to warehouse manager.
  
• Perform occasional cycle counts of warehouse inventory to maintain accuracy and correct errors.
  
• Must have the ability to create and follow work procedures and prioritize daily work load.
  
• Conduct effective problem solving for material related concerns to communicate issues and confirm of countermeasures and resolution of issues.
  
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
  
• Ability to effectively present information to other team members throughout the organization.
  
• Track the flow of material between various warehouse storage locations and production floor.
  
• Update various files and tracking mechanisms daily to achieve metrics (discrepancies, damaged parts, lost/misdelivered parts, stocks/return to stock, etc.
  
• Drive a safety first culture everywhere we work.
  
• Keep work area clean and neat according to 5s standards.
  
• Maintain order and neatness of parts in the warehouse and parts staged for production.
  
• Recommend methods for improving associate efficiencies and reduction of waste of materials and products.
  
• Complete all required training materials; attend all scheduled company meetings.
  
• Investigate build floor concerns and provide timely updates.
  
• Assist other warehouse employees as assigned by manager or as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the entire duration of shift.
  
• Ability to drive forklift and obtain forklift license
  
• Require strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Action and detailed oriented
• Integrity
• Technical savvy-utilize various computer applications and systems to research items.
• SAP, Microsoft Office
• Processing small parcel packages through fedex and ups software.