Warehouse Management Consultant - $100/hr

Independent Manufacturing Advisor

MS Companies

100% Project based throughout U.S. and some International

MS Companies provides our clients a comprehensive suite of manufacturing advisory services supported by a network of skilled, experienced advisors specializing in operational excellence and continuous improvement. Our methodology embodies a hands-on, collaborative approach to expedite problem-solving. We partner with our clients to improve manufacturing efficiency and process deployment effectiveness, all while reducing off standard costs and increasing core competencies.

• DESCRIPTION: Working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Containerization, Logistics and Customer assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group deals with short term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other related supplier shortage issues.Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities
• May participate as member or resource to product development teams. Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including supplier facilities.
• Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issues urgency. Provide Executive Reports as Required
• Required Experience: Root Cause Analysis Strong problem-solving skills Theory of Constraint (TOC)/Constraint Analysis
• BS in a technical field (Engineering) and hands on manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
• This position could fit the following professionals: Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, Process/Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Operations Managers, Supply Chain Professionals, Continuous Improvement Engineers
  

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