We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.
This position is responsible for scheduling production on primary manufacturing equipment.
Forecasting and releasing raw material to the facility, ensuring inventory levels are maintained
under company targets with no stock outages. Continuous Improvement of processes is an
ongoing function of this position.
Makes reasoned decisions in the execution of materials processes (authority to take action
deemed necessary); identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for exception and variance
situations
Assists in the development and implementation of programs and policies, e.g. inventory
reduction, cash flow, supplier development, etc.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops recommendations based on
quantitative analysis (as appropriate, gain approval and participate in implementation).
May function as team leader or project manager.
Develops programs at the plant operations level or for specific programs at a division level.
Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvement plans for:
o Outside process Materials handling and movement
o Staging and storage systems
o Outside processMaterial flow studies
o Slow-moving inventory
o Obsolescence
o Outside process Inventory turns
o QC hold
Analyzes ship requirements and makes recommendations and requests to outside processors
to cover customer shipments and manage WIP levels..
Advises forecast adjustments to the supply base to ensure supplier inventory levels are aligned with current and future production requirements. Executes daily shortage list and call. Organizes some freight between processes.
Reviews short-term (4 weeks) capacity constraints and recommends corrective actions to eliminate constraints and other process bottlenecks.
Measurements:
? On-time delivery of 95% or greater.
? Shortages target under 15 Freight and Break-in targets
? Inventory Levels at DOC (Days of Coverage) targets
? Minimizes aged inventory to less than 5% of totals
Qualifications-Education/Experience:
Required:
BA or BS degree, or evident appropriate skill and knowledge
Minimum 2 years experience as a Production/Materials Planner
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Preferred:
Fastener/Manufacturing industry experience
Previous experience in Continuous Improvement and value stream mapping
Competencies:
Action Oriented: Motivated and enjoys his/her work.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts and information to different
listeners/audiences
Customer Service: Customer Service orientation is focusing one's efforts on discovering and
meeting the customer's needs. This includes being able to develop trust in all relationships.
Customers include, but are not limited to internal and external associates, peers, colleagues,
community members, external agencies or anyone that the person is trying to help.
Excellence: Motivated and able to consistently achieve the highest performance level.
Innovation: Innovation is an effort to improve performance by doing new things. It can include
the introduction of an innovative procedure unknown in the work unit or in the organization (but
known elsewhere). It can also include the invention of techniques or methods.
Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct truthful individual; can present the
unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes;
doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Teamwork: The ability to work cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and
common objectives. Involves understanding team dynamics, fostering collaboration, providing a
tangible contribution and listening and responding to the input of others in a manner that creates
an environment of mutual trust and respect.
What you'll receive in return:
Acument offers exciting and challenging opportunities. We strive to hire and develop the right
people; stimulating personal and professional development. As part of our Acument Team you'll
enjoy competitive compensation and benefits. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for
professional and personal growth, recognition and you will gain exposure to internal and external
customers.
Travel Requirements 5%
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.
