Shop Floor Planner

Material/Inventory Coordinator (Manufacturing)

Our client has been a global leader in the industrial automotive industry for over 80 years. They are seeking candidates that desire to grow with them and establish a long-term career. Team members are offered development and growth opportunities as well as fun, away from work activities including employee/family outings and community involvement. This position is temp-to-hire in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with fantastic benefits once hired on.

The Material/Inventory Coordinator (AKA...Water Spider) is responsible for managing the purchased and manufacturing parts supermarkets for the designated value stream. The focus of this job is on producing high-quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines, and procedures. Precise and consistent work output is essential requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. Consistent, error-free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free.

Hourly Pay Rate: $19-$21 (Plus Overtime)

Hours: Start time is 6:00 a.m. and End time will vary depending on current needs. This is typically around an 8-hour shift, but employees need to have the flexibility to work later. OT opportunities are a strong possibility. Flexibility from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. is required.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor material flow
• Manage inventory levels and accuracy in the manufacturing system through the monitoring of physical inventory counts and inventory transactions that affect the assigned value stream/cell

• Update Heijunka boards and replenishment systems
• Performs cycle counts and works with Inventory Analyst to have adjustments made to insure inventory accuracy is maintained

• Analyzes and determines estimated ship dates on orders based on material availability and through coordination with the Assembly Cell Lead

• Perform material replenishment
• Will perform lead duties/functions in the absence of the cell lead
• Manage inventory levels and communicates potential shortage to manufacturing and/or purchasing to minimize stock outages
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory, which includes monitoring all inventory transactions within the designated value stream
• Communicate with purchasing
• Works closely with upstream suppliers and downstream customers
• Must monitor and communicate the performance of the Receiving Department, Bench Assembly Workers, and Shipping Department in the following Supermarket rules
• Assist in training of new shop employees in the rules of the Supermarket and Electronic Kanban

Skills:

• Good mathematical aptitude

• Competent with MS Excel and Word and basic computer skills
• Lean implementer certification preferred

• Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Ability to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of plant policies and procedures
• Ability to work well with others

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment is required
• Prefer lean implementer certification
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate degree (preferred)
• This individual may be required to lift items up to 75 lbs (with assistance)
• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• Longevity in previous positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you give permission to be contacted by text message regarding your application?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Material Coordinating: 3 years (Preferred)
• Production planning: 3 years (Preferred)
• Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)
• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• MRP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heijunka Board: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lean Implementer Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location