Tool Crib Operator - Level 4

Swagelok•Solon, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team. The Tool Crib Operator serves as the primary contact with the service organization to maintain tooling, gage, and equipment spare part inventory. This role also has responsibility for procurement, stocking, kitting, inventory management, and repairs/returns to suppliers. The operator will perform the cycle counting process to maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate inventory consolidations, and identify obsolete materials. Demonstrates initiative and organizational skills required for effective service center operation in accordance with industry best practice standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience with a focus on inventory control or supply chain
Mechanical skills and aptitude
Knowledge of MRP II principles and/or knowledge of basic warehouse principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Basic shop math skills
Assist with inventory control, some computer skills.
Capable of balancing workload in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to a changing environment
Self-Awareness: Emotional Self-Awareness, Accurate Self-Assessment, Self-Confidence
Self-Management: Emotional Self-Control, Transparency, Adaptability, Achievement, Initiative, Optimism
Social Awareness: Empathy, Organizational Awareness, Service Orientation
Relationship Management: Change Catalyst, Influence, Conflict Management, Teamwork & Collaboration

Responsibilities

Proficient in all aspects of tool and gage crib operations
Manage inventory in an accurate and efficient manner consistent with standard work.
Partner with service center team members to support cross functional activities.
Authenticate that SAP receipts align with business operating systems.
Facilitate indirect purchases of required inventory.
Contact suppliers for emergency purchases of equipment spare parts and procure needed items
Arrange for returns to suppliers for rejected items or items needing repair
Assemble kits for scheduled and emergency work orders requiring spare parts, gages, and tools.
Ensure inventory availability and replenish as necessary to minimize equipment downtime.
Manage returns to suppliers for rejected items or items needing repair.
Resolve service organization concerns or obstacles with the resources of the Tooling Operations group.
Conduct inventory consolidations and supports obsolescence initiatives.
Provide internal customer service for shop associates.
Helps create standard work, SPL's, metrics or spread sheets.
Audits and troubleshoots advanced transactional issues and can run reports.
Looks for ways to improve and know how to troubleshoot the system regarding SAP, CribMaster, Tabware, and Gage Application.
Documents communication; communicates to all shifts, including supervisors, scheduler; in the supervisor’s absence, takes any pertinent information and communicates it up to the supervisor of the next shift.
Investigates and/or helps implement suggestions from CIAS’s.
Able to audit and make improvements in the area using 5S.
Knowledge of and adherence to proper safety practices and procedures applicable to this role
Perform other indirect tasks as needed.