Flow Coordinator

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure smooth movement of critical parts during a high-volume period; timely tracking and movement are essential to ensure the right products reach production without bottlenecks. This role requires someone motivated, diligent, and detail-oriented to track parts and maintain flow across multiple stages.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) and Computers.

Nice To Haves

• APICS (American Production Inventory Control Society) Certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track parts from metal processing through receiving, receiving inspection, and onto the production line.
• Accurately count parts and update tracking spreadsheets in real time.
• Proactively identify and resolve delays to keep production moving.
• Review and release work orders in a timely manner and perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Ensure efficient flow of material through assigned value streams by coordinating and responding to triggers / signals within the process. Signals include physical cards, events, system events, and time.
• Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of the staging area.
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area.
• Communicate with appropriate resources when problems arise affecting on-time delivery of materials to value streams and/or adherence to schedule.
• Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement and Lean activities.
• Performs other responsibilities / duties as apparent or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED