Kanban Coordinator

Provides logistical and expediting support to material flow in production areas. Coordinates information flow and logistics support from conversion to and maintenance of Kanban systems. Resolves daily materials issues and maintains schedules for production. Enhances performance of the production plan by developing and improving production control methods in relationship to company goals and measures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates data gathering and processing of information to maintain and support Kanban production management systems. Reviews production documentation, verifying accuracy of information.
• Assists team members in production and material distribution with understanding the Kan Ban procedures and philosophy. Orients and demonstrates proper documentation and communications of production and materials related events.
• Continually monitors production and parts/materials/supplies usage. Coordinates with Buyers and Traffic Department to secure adequate levels of inventory to support assembly.
• Participates with others to continually improve production control and scheduling methods. Collects information to support variance analysis of production outcomes.
• Supports the production assembly teams by expediting information flow and resolving problems associated with maintaining pace, engineering change notices, customer requests, and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years minimum experience as a production assembly worker, material distribution specialist, and/or inventory control specialist
• 1 year MS Office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the complete production process, cycles, and layout used for the area of assignment. Requires a working knowledge of inventory control methods, locations, and logistics for material distribution to work stations. Requires a basic knowledge of production planning and control. Requires sufficient human relations skill to deal positively and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to carry out the requirements of the job. Requires the ability to complete logistic and problem solving efforts on a timely and urgent basis. Requires the ability to read and understand production plans and specifications. Must be able to use common business computer software and perform data entry and retrieval onto manufacturing/inventory control databases.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Will also use computer and standard office equipment.
• Data Loader experience is a plus
• Experience with Excel

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.