Inventory Material Review Board Supervisor - Electrode

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory/Material Review Board Supervisor has the experience, knowledge, and power to make decisions on the spot (high efficiency, no delays) about nonconforming incoming or outgoing material. The individual is responsible for evaluating discrepancies and possible impact of production, processing, reliability, and obligation to customers. Additionally, the Supervisor understands actions needed to be taken on affected areas and instructions related to the issue or nonconformance.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required
3+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience in a high pace/high volume manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detail oriented
Strong knowledge and expertise with ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
Extensive knowledge of MRP systems
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt desirable with continuous process improvement experience
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of MES preferred
Firsthand knowledge of material flow within the manufacturing processes preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is ideal
Strong commitment to inventory accuracy
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals
An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures
Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred

Responsibilities

Always maintains updated inventory status
Track material flow throughout the various processes and inventory locations
Conduct and organize periodic physical counts
Coordinate abnormal scrap analysis and disposition and request approval by management
Synchronize material management with support teams
Create NCR (Non-Conforming Reports)
Perform MES (Manufacture Execution System) submissions and approvals for SAP
Confirm registrations in MES and correct if incorrect
Perform forensic investigation of material flows: e.g., misplacements, on-hold status, and outflows
Maintain the MRB (Material Review Board) files and conduct weekly reviews with management
Lead activities during inventory days and publish discrepancy reports as needed
Support production as required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!