Bill of Materials (BOM) / Routing Specialist
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Hours: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Position Summary
PEMCO Lighting Products is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bill of Materials
(BOM) / Routing Specialist to support its manufacturing operations. This position is responsible
for creating, maintaining, and auditing accurate Bills of Materials, manufacturing routings, and
related work-order documentation.
The BOM / Routing Specialist works closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Inventory
teams to ensure product specifications, material requirements, and manufacturing processes are
accurately documented within the ERP system. The position plays an important role in maintaining
accurate inventory, purchasing, costing, production planning, and product fulfillment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Create, maintain, and update accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufactured products,
components, and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings that accurately reflect required production
processes and operations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, diagrams, and other technical documentation to
establish BOM and routing requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and other departments to verify BOM and
routing accuracy.
• Update BOMs and routings to reflect engineering changes, product revisions, manufacturing
changes, and production feedback.
• Create and manage manufacturing and assembly work orders.
• Ensure production routings and related documentation are completed accurately and on
schedule.
• Maintain BOM, routing, work-order, and related manufacturing information within the company's
ERP system.
• Work with Inventory Management and Production Planning to ensure material requirements align
with production schedules.
• Review BOMs and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and
improved production efficiency.
• Conduct routine audits of BOMs and routings to ensure accuracy and compliance with company
standards.
• Research and resolve BOM discrepancies, incorrect material requirements, routing issues, and
work-order execution problems.
• Support change-management processes involving product, engineering, and manufacturing
revisions.
• Generate reports related to BOM accuracy, routing completion, material usage, and other
manufacturing metrics.
• Provide training and support to employees regarding BOM, routing, and related ERP
processes.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives designed to improve BOM accuracy,
manufacturing efficiency, inventory control, and production processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials and manufacturing
routings.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures and lifecycle/change management.
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing management systems; Sage Operations Management
experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications, and technical
documentation.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, production planning, purchasing, and manufacturing
processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional
teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Successful candidates should possess:
• Strong understanding of manufacturing BOMs and routing processes.
• Ability to translate engineering and product information into accurate manufacturing
documentation.
• Strong data-management and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Understanding of how BOM and routing accuracy affects costing, purchasing, inventory,
scheduling, and production.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Inventory, and
Management personnel.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with an emphasis on accuracy and operational efficiency.
Physical Requirements
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be required to:
• Stand, walk, and sit for varying periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, equipment, and controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and balance as necessary.
• Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 85 pounds.
• Possess the visual ability necessary for close, distance, and peripheral vision and to adjust
focus.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, first-shift position working Monday through Friday. Available schedules are:
• 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, or
• 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
The schedule includes a 30-minute uninterrupted lunch break.
Benefits
PEMCO Lighting Products offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays