Manufacturing Specialist

AISIN•Marion, IL

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist performs detailed and complex functions in the normal course of manufacturing operations and investigates and recommends ways to improve the efficiency of daily activities. The role helps maintain safe, functional machines and consistent product quality; supports material flow, inventory, shipping, and receiving; and contributes to production goals and continuous improvement. The position is located in Marion, Illinois, and lists first- and second-shift options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to maintain charts, graphs, and production reports.
Ability to perform basic math and measurements and gauge parts.
Ability to understand production sheets.
Flexible and capable of adapting to change.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or remove up to 35 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling parts and materials.

Responsibilities

Ensure machines are functional and safe to operate.
Maintain quality on parts being produced and report quality problems.
Perform 5S activities.
Perform material handling functions for raw materials and finished goods.
Assist with inventories.
Control the flow of materials using standardized work.
Report safety problems immediately and operate equipment safely.
Avoid passing defects to the next process.
Perform Kaizen duties and make improvement suggestions.
Report daily line problems and countermeasures to the Off Line Team Leader.
Meet daily production levels.
Determine correct shipping and receiving requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure achievement of section, department, or company plans.