| Location | Portsmouth, VA |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in production activity control to meet business and financial objectives
Work with Managers to plan production tasks to improve runtime
Be aware of and monitor net availability of material needed for manufacture orders
Monitor open material and subcontractor purchase orders that are delaying production and request updates from procurement if necessary
Submit material request to Material Control so material is issued to work cells prior to the start of their operation
Report downed equipment and track progress of repair and maintenance
Review work packages and accordingly work with Production Director to maintain priorities
Work with Production Director to organize work package documents and ensure there are timely manufacture order approvals
Change status of manufacture orders to 'in shop' when released to the floor
Relieve manufacture orders to the next higher-level MO or to inventory after QA acceptance
Troubleshoot backflush errors that may occur during the relief process
Monitor execution of manufacture orders and update operation completion dates in Costpoint
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies and support activities
Plan and monitor material movement between production work cells to ensure continuous operation and continuous flow
Troubleshoot work stoppage and bottlenecks to reduce delays
Execute material movement between production work cells to ensure continuous operation and continuous flow
Ensure material needing subcontract services are prepared and arrangements made for shipment /delivery as soon as they are ready
Coordinate with Production Managers and Director in resolving production planning and control issues
Assist in assigning quality assurance priorities
Work with cross-functional teams to complete manufacture orders on-time and within customer specifications
Communicate production updates to Directors on regular basis
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
May have to physically move material within the plant.
May provide training on Costpoint views and reports.
This position requires the ability to plan, prioritize, and solve problems reliably and quickly
Qualifications:
High School degree or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing. Experience as a Navy Storekeeper (SK) or Repair Parts Petty Officer (RPPO) may suffice.
Reliable Transportation to and from work
Microsoft Office Suite 365 Experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skilled or able to learn CostPoint ERP and Open Plan scheduling software.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, position requires sitting and standing for long periods
Minimum Requirements:
Valid forklift certification or ability to operate standing and sitting forklifts
Verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of manufacturing materials, equipment, and tools
Able to learn and effectively use company cost accounting software
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, with local travel between facilities
While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds