This position reports directly to the Materials Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below:
General Job Duties:
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.
• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA System and/or phone, business use only.
• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific Job Duties:
• Lead production schedulers and supervise hourly cycle counters
• Scheduling raw materials to support pilot and production requirements utilizing MRP
• Work very closely with Manufacturing Operations and other departments concerning materials management and delivery performance
• Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding delivery, quantity shipped and purchased materials.
• Manage Engineering Changes as it relates to materials
• Material set up of new product launch
• Effectively manage inventory with accuracy.
o Adjust inventory according to cycle counts
o Investigate any large variances
• Convert the output of the MRP process to supplier schedules, ensuring EVERY production supplier receives an updated release EVERY week
• Act as the primary plant contact for the supply base
• Ensure the supplier cum shipped is aligned with our cum received and that all shipments have been accounted for in the ERP system
• Oversee any supplier material / fabrication obsolescence claim
• Manage any supplier shortage situations
• Ensure the planning parameter used in the ERP system accuretly reflect reality for the supply base
• Maintain the supplier On Time Delivery metric (OTD) using the SRS system
• Establish safety stock for supplied components with in the ERP system based on the suppliers historical ability to ship on time
• Manage the supply base to ensure the proper use of logistic routing instructions, timely boarder crosing when applicable and a level loaded receiving schedule exists
• Monitor inbound supplier EDI to ensure the supply base is shipping as scheduled
• Work with the Corporate Purchasing and IT teams to ensure all suppliers are EDI capable
• Assist in the Management of the ECN process
• Support the engineering change process as required by the Supply Chain Manager
• Participate with the SCM team to achieve targets, goals and objectives
• Ensure that new parts are set up properly in QAD and the "P.O. Integration process
• Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
• Bachelor degree with 3-4 years experience or -5-7 experience in a related field
Experience Requirements
• Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction
• Experience with QAD, MP2 and AS400
• Experience and working knowledge of OEM portals
• Work with minimal direction and supervision
Training Requirements
• This position will be required to travel to other facilities or training locations as well as on-site training as needed.