Material Control- Mauston AM

Wabash National Corporation; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash National Corporation in Mauston, WI is seeking a Material Control professional to coordinate production materials, manage storage and issue materials to the floor, and maintain accurate inventory records using SAP ERP.

Responsibilities include preparing materials by work orders, releasing orders, conducting cycle and annual inventories, and generating reports to track inventory data while supporting lean initiatives and safe forklift operations.

Qualifications

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately enter data into computer, perform transactions and use SAP and other communications software.
• Forklift certification may be required or obtained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production materials per work orders and issue to the production floor.
• Maintain physical inventory of all parts and materials.
• Maintain orderly inventory storage for efficient locating and picking.
• Conduct cycle/annual inventory as scheduled.
• Enter details into ERP to maintain accurate data and reports.

Skills

Solid communication

Data entry & SAP usage

Forklift certification

Education

Vocational School or some College courses

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: Material Control Grade Level: 3

Department: Production FLSA: Hourly

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor Date: 03/01/2018

Position Description: Statement of the major duties, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships of a position. In its simplest form, indicate the work to be performed by the position (NOT THE ASSOCIATE).

Coordinates the distribution of materials for production. Responsible for the physical storage and the issuing of materials and parts use in production; the accurate maintenance of physical inventory and records of all assigned materials and parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The purpose is to document the major duties and responsibilities of a position (not the associate), spell out in detail every possible activity during the work day.

• Per work orders, prepares the production materials needed for a job and issues to the production floor


• Maintains physical inventory of all assigned parts and production materials


• Maintains inventory storage to ensure logical, accurate and efficient storing and pulling of inventory


• Conducts physical inventory (cycle, annual, etc.) as scheduled and required


• Inputs all appropriate detail into ERP system or other computer programs in a timely manner to maintain an accurate data base, produce accurate reports and to track inventory data


• Work order releases


• Daily inventory transactions


• Checks Bills of Material to make sure all required parts are available or on order, coordinates with purchasing and engineering departments to resolve problems


• Practices lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap and waste


• Returns overstocked materials and disposes of obsolete materials


• Assists in the set up and maintenance Kanban systems


• Runs required reports in order to assure accuracy, resolves problems and reports to management


• Follows all safety requirements and works with safety in mind


• Use of safe fork truck techniques to protect people, property and materials


• Maintains awareness of hazardous areas and situations, immediately notifies team leader or supervisor of any quality or safety problems, concerns or delays


• Works cooperatively with others in a continuous improvement environment; attends and participates in team meetings, helps others as needed


• Responsible for housekeeping, order and neatness of the storage areas


• Advises Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment


• Suggests methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality


• Receives all incoming materials for the business unit, delivers to appropriate storage or use, and prepares daily receiving transactions


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: Check the minimum level of formal education that is required to perform this job satisfactorily.

Vocational School or some College courses Master’s Degree

Knowledge and/or training courses specific for this position (explain):

Explanation (list at least 3):

• Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment (R)


• Working knowledge of SAP ERP (P)


• Knowledge of UPS/Fed-Ex shipping regulations (P)


• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (R)

Skills specific for this position (explain):

Explanation (list at least 3):

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills (R)


• Ability to accurately enter data into computer, perform transactions and use SAP and other communications software. (R)

Experience specific for this position (explain):

Explanation:

• May require an Associate’s degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or related area


• Fork lift certified or ability to become fork lift certified (R)

Certifications, Licenses

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem


• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives


• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better


• Copes successfully with unexpected events


• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives


• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment in which presenteeism is required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.