Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Material Plan & Execution
About The Position
Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations. Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements. Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters. A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Materials and Production Planning.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules.
- Plan and schedule material/production needs.
- Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs.
- Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.
- Optimize inventory and process improvements.
- Explains technical information to others.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid time-off for vacation or illness
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
