The Process Technician will lead and support new part-number implementations and drive physical changes to material-flow systems, including labeling and racking, from the dock to the line. In this role, the Technician is responsible for executing all activities required to introduce new or updated materials to the production team, and for supporting Production Control (PC) improvement projects, including signage, layout changes, ergonomic improvements, home-location changes, and general Kaizen initiatives. The Process Technician works with Production and Material Flow Engineering to ensure the team's success.
Shift: Night, 4:00PM - 12:30AM; Monday - Friday
- Drive change control for the introduction of new materials into production
- Perform systematic configuration updates for new or changing materials
- Coordinate with external warehouses to pull new material into the factory
- Provide NPI and Material Planning with inventory counts on obsolete material
- Remove and quarantine obsolete material in accordance with disposition instructions
- Assist in the implementation of new PC processes (dock, supermarket, or delivery methods)
- Support special PC projects, including layout implementation, signage, labeling, and racking installation and repair
- Strong computer skills, with the ability to update systems quickly and accurately
- Knowledge of ERP, MRP, MES, MOS, and WMS is strongly desired
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of factory material flow from dock to line
- Ability to multitask and manage time while supporting multiple projects
- A self-starter who can clearly explain initiatives to colleagues and management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Essential physical demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 8.5 hours per shift (overtime up to 12 hours/day may be required)
- Ability to stand and walk for a full shift on a factory floor
- Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 30 lbs., including carrying 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach while handling materials, labels, and racking