Manufacturing Specialist - Temporary assignment
Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Proficient professional, contributes to projects and initiatives, influences at the site level and determines and executes to operational standards and processes, and requires understanding of a concepts, methods and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum
- Oracle and Digital Cockpit expert
- Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory
- Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)
- Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution
- Partner closely with suppliers focusing on: packaging needs, min/max planning; PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning, root-cause problem solving
- Conduct daily walks on the floor and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues
- Support material transfers, supplier reviews w/Sourcing
- Field Modification Instruction, as appropriate - ordering material, formulating schedules
- Supplier visits, as needed - internal and external
- Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material
- Provide supply analysis data and recommendations as necessary
- Assist in cycle count efforts as determined
- Support tool development for prediction of material issues
- Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts
If you have any questions regarding the opening, please contact hiring manager Marcus Gustafsson at +46 90150371. Last day of application is 22nd October 2018.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with strong experience in Manufacturing)
- Computer proficiency
- Working knowledge of MRP
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Desired Characteristics:
- APICS Certification
- Oracle knowledge and experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt