Material Expeditor - Pyrotek

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

The role of the material expeditor is to manage work orders by reviewing the production schedule and material requirements and pulling and staging materials and orders to support manufacturing. Work alongside quality, engineering, shipping, and production personnel to expedite parts where necessary, guaranteeing that delivery commitments are being met.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review planning schedule and enterprise resource program (ERP); coordinate and communicate with assembly and purchasing departments to ensure material delivery due dates align with manufacturing due dates set by planning or supply chain.
• Collaborate daily with planning and production departments to ensure on-time delivery through regular review of computer system reports and work order packets to ensure:
  • Schedule adherence
  • Material availability and location
  • Work in-progress positioning
  • Proper staging of raw materials 
  • Finished goods are stored in proper locations
• Act as first point of contact for production team members to identify production constraints and facilitate communication between production and planning to quickly react and respond to material shortages or other factors impacting production.
• Review assembly work orders and organize/prioritize based on material availability.  Communicate and coordinate with assembly supervisor to determine and confirm the daily and weekly production schedule.
• Inspect materials before parts are made, review and monitor progress as parts are being made, and examine for accuracy and identification of:
  • Work-in-process
  • Parts and part numbers required for assembly
  • Quantity discrepancies
  • Damaged or unmarked parts
• Provide support to machine shop and assembly departments by locating and transporting raw or work-in-process materials, parts, and finished goods using a forklift, handcart or manually. 
• Collaborate with other departments on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Work in Progress (WIP) integrity between production and physical inventory.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts to assure accuracy and on-time delivery, as needed.
• Assist with packing/shipping during heavy shipment periods, as needed.

Why work for Pyrotek Aurora?  Watch our video!

• Innovative and collaborative manufacturing plant
• Safety PPE provided (can include prescription safety glasses)
• Popcorn Thursday's!
• Regular performance and salary reviews
• Great Team!

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years manufacturing assembly and/or warehouse experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment.  Must be able to set effective priorities and adjust quickly and appropriately to changing demands and needs. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty. 

Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely.   Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.  Ability to operate bar code scanners.  Working knowledge and experience with production and manufacturing work orders within an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) system.   

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Strong organizational skills.  Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.  Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.  Ability to use hoists and various hand and power tools such as steel cutters, crowbar and claw hammer, band and circular saws.  Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.  Ability to obtain licensing/certification to operate forklift, and scissor lift.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Job requires moderate amount of time working at, and effective use of a personal computer, office equipment and telephone. Requires significant amount of time operating a forklift to move material between operations.  Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Frequently required to stand or walk. Communicating effectively by telephone, in person and in writing is required.

Working Environment

Presence of natural and artificial light, exposure to work temperatures including ambient and controlled. Temperature variations within plant environment based on seasons.  Light to moderate amounts of airborne graphite dust.  Moderate background noise.  Hard working surfaces for standing and walking.  Majority of time will be in a warehouse environment where PPE may be required. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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