Production MRP Clerk

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co; Webb City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co in Webb City, MO is seeking a Full Time Clerical/Materials Clerk to release production work orders, track orders, and maintain inventory accuracy. You will work with the MRP system and coordinate with plant staff to keep production on schedule.

The role requires an associate degree or 3 years related experience, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to perform periodic cycle counts and audits. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years related experience in manufacturing materials.
• Experience with production, organization and management of manufacturing materials.
• Experience with inventory and MRP systems.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Release planned work orders in the MRP system for Fab Shop and Spot Weld shop floor.
• Review material shortages and coordinate with supervisors/purchasing.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels; reorder to limit.
• Establish backup system for high-demand items.
• Input cycle count data for Fab Shop, Spot Weld, Stockroom.
• Provide inventory reports to Materials Manager and Supervisors.
• Process work order WIP receipts and address variances.
• Coordinate release of programming/drawings to workstations.
• Respond to work order changes and coordinate with operators.
• Ensure error-free output for internal/external customers.
• Maintain good vendor relations.
• Conduct regular audits of physical inventory.
• Assist with weekly/daily inventory audits.

Skills

Basic Math

Computer skills

Organizational Skills

Internal Customer Focused

Vendor relations

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MRP system

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Webb City, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1550

Salary Range: $17.75 To $20.90 Hourly

Summary/Objective

The Production MRP Clerk is responsible for, but not limited to, releasing production work orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems. Maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports. Performs routine clerical duties.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Systematically release planned work orders in the MRP system for the Fab Shop and Spot Weld shop floor for display/selection at appropriate workstations based on component availability, calculated start dates, and equipment backlogs. Analysis of work center capacities, staff resources, and material availability on a work order basis is required for efficient and effective management.
• Review material and component shortages, interact with department supervisors and/or purchasing department should component shortages impact on-time production of manufactured items.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup system/process for high-demand items.
• Input cycle count data for the Fab Shop, Spot Weld, Stockroom, and any other department as needed.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to Materials Manager, Purchasing, and applicable Department Supervisor.
• Performs work order WIP receipts for work orders delivering to the stockroom, addressing any variance between the work order required quantities vs physical quantities delivered.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the Materials Manager or Purchasing department.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least weekly, if not daily) physical inventory audits.
• Manage work order requirements generated by MRP for discrete manufactured parts by reviewing MRP messages, releasing messages to create work order headers, and reviewing work order details after work order generation.
• Coordinate release of programming/drawings to workstations as required.
• Respond to work order change requests from the Plant Manager or Materials Manager as needed; coordinate work order changes with machine operators/supervisors as required for work in process. Act as the liaison through which all work order changes must be approved and expedited once work order detail records are created.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Internal Customer Focused
• Basic Math and Computer skills
• Organizational Skills

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time Position / Employee must be available during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Education and Experience

Associate degree in an applicable field, and / or 3 years of experience directly related to the production, organization, and management of manufacturing materials.