Key Responsibilities:
- Material Traceability and Record-Keeping:
- Oversee traceability of materials from receipt to outgoing shipments.
- Maintain accurate digital and hard copy records of material transactions.
- Conduct daily traceability audits, ensuring all scrap is accurately noted.
- Receiving and Inspection of Materials:
- Manage incoming inspection and logging of raw materials.
- Receive all deliveries, verify accuracy, distribute to respective personnel, and ensure packing slips are delivered to accounting.
- Sample received raw materials for hardness, run-out, O.D., and length as part of quality checks, and record results in ERP system.
- Shipment Accuracy and Customer Support:
- Ensure all outgoing shipments are accurate in terms of count, labeling, and packaging standards to meet customer expectations.
- Address and resolve any shipment-related inquiries from customers, providing necessary support and information.
- Inventory Management:
- Implement strict inventory management and tracking practices for raw materials, finished goods, and packing materials.
- Maintain inventory levels of packing materials and order replenishments only when levels reach unsatisfactory thresholds.
- Track and maintain an inventory of PPE, ensuring employees have the necessary gear for safe task execution.
- Rejected Materials and Quality Coordination:
- Manage the receipt of rejected tools, log them in ERP, and coordinate with the Quality department for inspection.
- Communicate all material-related issues with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Training and Employee Development:
- Provide support and continuous training to all logistics personnel, fostering opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Train logistics employees on new procedures and updated processes as necessary.
- Monitor task completion and provide feedback to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Traveler Creation and Management:
- Generate and approve job travelers in the E2 system, ensuring that accurate and complete material information accompanies orders to the production floor.
- Confirm that all material-related orders are correctly prepared and distributed for production.
- Shop Floor and Material Traceability:*
- Maintain material traceability on the shop floor by ensuring job travelers and labels accompany each bin.
- Ensure daily audits are performed by a designated logistics employee, with a focus on maintaining accuracy.
- Inventory and Material Ordering Assistance:
- Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring availability for production and timely reordering.
- Assist in material ordering as required to prevent shortages and support production schedules.
- Communication and Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with internal teams (Quality, Production, and Engineering) or customers to address any operational or material issues.
- Foster a proactive approach to identifying and resolving logistics-related issues in coordination with other departments.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certifications in logistics or supply chain management preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience in a logistics or materials management role, with a focus on traceability, inventory control, and quality assurance.
- Skills:
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in logistics and inventory management ERP systems.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in record-keeping and audit processes.
- Ability to train and lead a team, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
Job Benefits:
- Health and Wellness: Contribution towards medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO), including vacation days, sick leave, and personal days.
- Professional Development: Access to training programs, certifications, and career development resources and support for skill-building and career advancement, with opportunities for internal promotions.
- Employee Recognition and Support: Employee recognition programs for achievements and milestones with open, regular feedback sessions to encourage growth and development.
- Workplace Safety and Comfort: Temperature-controlled environment in the shipping room to ensure comfort with Comprehensive PPE and ergonomic assessments to maintain safety.
- Inclusive and Progressive Culture:
Our company fosters a progressive mindset, valuing continuous improvement, adaptability, and openness to change. We actively encourage feedback from employees and strive to elevate our team, believing in "taking people to heights with us" as we grow.