Product Release Specialist

Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries, including Boeing, Ford, Chrysler, CAT, Toshiba, and GE Energy. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible. The company is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support its manufacturing process. The Product Release Specialist will work with and/or be given direction by the Bridgeville Lab Manager on assigned job responsibilities regarding the coordination and review of testing results, order status, and dispositioning of orders for the Bridgeville and North Jackson plants.

Requirements

Fluent in Microsoft Office
Requires good organizational skills and paying attention to detail
Must be able to interact with the salary and hourly workforce on safety, scheduling and training issues
Familiarity with steel manufacturing process, testing requirements, and specifications
Must be highly organized and methodical in his/her approach to given tasks
Review mechanical testing, metallographic results, and chemical analysis
Create certifications for stainless steel semi-finished products
College degree with business or engineering background in any related discipline
High School Graduate, BS degree

Nice To Haves

Previous report and certification generation and review experience
Experience in material test specification desired (AMS, ASTM, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed understanding of testing requirements to meet specifications and standards
Review test results and/or process charts for acceptance per specification(s)
Create documentation and certifications based on the manufacturing order for specific operations steps
Expedite flow of order releases with Operations to ensure adherence to planning requirements
Extensive interaction within Operations, Sales & Technology
Foster a culture of a sense of urgency while also ensuring attention to detail in all processes in the assigned areas
Plan, execute, and monitor work including weekly OTP orders, monthly shipping target orders, and late orders lingering in the Lab
Ensure compliance with Quality Policies through adherence to standardized processes & practices
Communicate with all levels of employees
Ability to multi-task
Other tasks or duties as assigned
Willingness to be an agent of change for improvement over the course of employment
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities, and respond to immediate operational needs
Ability to work over-time, including weekends and/or anytime directed by Department Manager
Ensure personal compliance with safety policies and rules, including PPE requirements
Ensure personal compliance with applicable regulatory (safety, environmental, health) standards
Reporting and participation in the investigations of safety incidents and/or accidents