Technical Project Lead (TPL)- Material Handler

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To effectively plan, monitor, and control manufactured and purchased parts required to meet the Master Production Schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides training assistance to new employees.
• Assists Supervisor with monitoring work in assigned area, verifying hours, and time card accuracy.
• Assists with physical inventory activities, including cycle counts, measurements, and raw material counts.
• Participates in Process Improvement Teams and recommends continuous improvements.
• Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
• Develops daily plans that support Production Control schedule.
• Monitor and evaluate material availability (purchased, work in process, out-sourced) status utilizing MRP.
• Communicates departmental issues and shortages that affect plans and schedules. Interfaces with Production Control to prevent schedule misses.
• Properly store material in designated locations following safe practices.
• Completes required paperwork and system transactions accordingly.
• Move material, work in process, and finished goods from location to location as instructed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of relevant experience in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
• Proficient in use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• MRP/ERP Experience preferred.
• All aspects of Material Handler 2.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop floor environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e.: machine motors).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.