Material Expeditor

Johnson Matthey•West Chester, PA

25d

About The Position

Together for a cleaner, healthier world. Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story. Job purpose Reporting to the Material Control Team Lead, this role plays a key role in supporting PGMS objectives and efficient operations through effective material use and inventory control. This includes identifying and utilizing available raw material and scrap resources to fulfil new melt requests in fulfilment of melt schedule requirements as well as ensuring timely and accurate inventory transactions are completed in JM’s ERP system. Attention to detail and ability to regularly interpret percentages and base weights of materials being used are key for success in this role. Regular work will include assembling the necessary materials to compile recipes for alloy of production melts. The role also includes maintaining organized and accurate inventory not only for the materials used in the department but also throughout the plant. As a metal controller, supporting the team’s ownership of ensuring inventory accuracy is achieved through performing inventory cycle counts, supporting investigations of transactional variances, and maintaining a preparedness for fiscal inventory counts. The opportunities for engagement in expediting metal velocity continue throughout the plant as assignments may include supporting the production and supply chain planning teams to assure that all metal transactions (intermediate and finished materials) are performed promptly and recorded properly in the site’s systems. This may include applying starting stock to work orders for production processing, progressing intermediate materials to their next departments, and transfer of completed product off the production floor for finished inspection and eventual shipment to the customer. Additional duties may include fulfilment of ad-hoc requests and reporting, preparing surplus materials for external processing, and supporting cross-functional and continual improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Vocational education or 3-5 years practical and relevant on-the-job training\experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Computer literate with ability to learn new systems including JM’s ERP\MRP platforms
The essential functions of this role require the ability to be mobile in standing and / or walking 80% of the time, reaching and bending (full range of motion) 60% of the time, and must be able to transact and physically move material on a daily basis regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Strong attention to detail including math with ability to accurately calculate percentages

Responsibilities

Ensure full adherence to safe work and EH&S standards, remembering that production timelines do not override safety as our priority
Comply with all EH&S and Ergonomic policies including JM’s Life Saving Policies (LSPs)
Participate in monthly safety meetings
Must be able to ensure adherence to safe work by oneself and other members of the Supply Chain
Ensure system transactions are performed accurately by maintaining attention to detail
Maintain timely completion of melts and adherence to the Melt Calendar
Fulfil site and JM security policies for metal control
Monitor for abnormal yields and allocation requests and raise asks for review
Communicate needs for support and seek assistance as required
Maintain accurate adherence to the various melt specifications and recipe compilation
Work independently ensuring consistent and timely transactions of WO materials throughout the plant and system routings
Coordinate regularly with supply chain and production to identify needs and priorities
Ensure proper control and accounting of all precious metals during process
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice principles to enhance performance and operations
Ensure maximum utilization of existing metal inventory to minimize the addition of new metal procured from suppliers
Actively lead or support problem solving efforts as appropriate to help the team achieve its goals
Maintain a collaborative attitude to successfully work with the cross-functional teams
Be a strong team player and assist colleagues resolve problems as able
Model JM Values & Behaviours.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles).
Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives.
For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated.
We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers.
United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing.
We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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