Supply Chain Specialist
About The Position
The Supply Chain Specialist serves a dual role at the facility, assisting with Shipping, Receiving, Stores, and Purchasing while supporting production by keeping workstations stocked with consumable materials. The specialist must be knowledgeable about the processes and materials they manage and regularly visit work centers to help ensure production continues without interruption. The role also supports production control, inventory management, shipment preparation, and continuous improvement. It requires independent work with limited oversight as well as collaboration with team members and internal and external customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Obtain forklift certification.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and plan work activities.
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt methods to the situation, including dealing with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate information and options, and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, technically focused manufacturing environment.
- Results-oriented, with strategic thinking, innovation, and flexibility in changing or ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated success in a highly collaborative, multifunctional environment and experience achieving goals and KPIs.
- Excellent follow-through and execution of daily tasks; strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with limited oversight.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office skills, including strong Excel and Word skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Expedite parts through manufacturing and expedite work orders as needed to facilitate production flow.
- Notify departments of material shortages and identify inventory shortages.
- Assist with wrapping finished goods and preparing shipments.
- Train as a backup for shipping and receiving functions.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with production control schedule policies and procedures.
- Transport tools to and from the holding area to support production areas.
- Verify work order accuracy, including part identification labels and quantities.
- Identify and escalate problems or exceptions to the appropriate people.
- Fill and maintain adequate levels of assigned consumable goods in production areas.
- Recommend changes to improve workflow.
- Work independently and as a team member to fulfill department goals and objectives.
- Support safety programs and goals within the scope of the job.
- Maintain exemplary and predictable attendance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
- Maintain compliance with applicable company, corporate, state, and federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as needed, including receiving and issuing parts or tooling, storekeeping, inventory control, cycle counting, scanning, document control, and housekeeping.
- Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen Events, RCCA, and Value Stream Analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
