POSITION SUMMARY:

To translate customer orders into a QAD production schedule and to work with Materials Manager when fluctuations in customer demand require a change to the production schedule.  To ensure production schedules adequately maintain desired inventory levels (WIP and FGI) while meeting customer requirements on time.  To order, through QAD releases, parts needed to support production requirements and schedules.  To monitor/verify inventory levels, inventory transactions (including production reporting) through QAD reports, Excel spreadsheets, and cycle count transactions.  To monitor plant layouts, internal container needs vs. have and development of std. packs. 

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position.  However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

Oversees both Receiving and Material Planning functions.  Assist in the creation of processes and verification that processes are being followed.

Verification that all Material Planning functions have been followed per department processes.

Monitor changes in customer requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure production schedules and operating plans are adequate (not over and under-stated)

Daily maintenance of production schedules and communication with Materials Dept. and Operations through assigned avenues (Visual Management)

Monitor inventory levels in both WIP and FGI ensuring they remain within pre-determined tolerances. 

Coordinate Engineering Changes with Shipping and Material Planning to ensure dates and quantities are met

Conduct/request, monitor, and analyze cycle counts and inventory accuracy.

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly Supplier Performance reports.

Verification of production paperwork.

Monitor material incoming/outgoing from suppliers. 

Schedule trucks incoming/outgoing from suppliers, venders, etc.

Enter/monitor daily scrap reports

Maintain Supplier files

Create/maintain QAD production schedules, as assigned.

Participate in Dept. cross-training activities, as assigned.

Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)

Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime

Cross coordinate with corporate purchasing and corporate materials

Sustain and maintain supplier relationships

Maintain Outside Processor reports

Send supplier releases on a weekly basis

Oversee supplier releases v. incoming receipts

Regular and predictable attendance required

Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

Required Skills

Valid and current driver’s license with an acceptable record

Excellent verbal/written skills

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks at the same time

Works well under stress

Detail oriented

Extended Experience in Automotive Materials Department as it pertains to Scheduling, Materials Planning, inventory analysis, etc.

Ability to conduct meetings and speak in front of large groups of people

Effective Problem Solving Skills

Effective Priority Management Skills

Effective Change Management Skills

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Effective Listening Skills

Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA standards

Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

Effective email and electronic communication skills are required

Ability to work with the following data base programs and/or hardware:

QMS database at an intermediate level

QAD database at an intermediate level

Ability to work with the following tools or machinery

Hilo

Scales

Required Experience

Valid and current driver’s license with an acceptable record

Excellent verbal/written skills

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks at the same time

Works well under stress

Detail oriented

Extended Experience in Automotive Materials Department as it pertains to Scheduling, Materials Planning, inventory analysis, etc.

Ability to conduct meetings and speak in front of large groups of people

Effective Problem Solving Skills

Effective Priority Management Skills

Effective Change Management Skills

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Effective Listening Skills

Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA standards

Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

Effective email and electronic communication skills are required

Ability to work with the following data base programs and/or hardware:

QMS database at an intermediate level

QAD database at an intermediate level

Ability to work with the following tools or machinery

Hilo

Scales