PURPOSE:

The Planning Support Specialist shall provide technical and administrative support for the Body Shop Planning organization during equipment integration, installation, commissioning, optimization, and production ramp-up for current and future body shop projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update, manage, and coordinate scheduling for multi-disciplined projects
• Coordinate the scheduling of departmental meetings
• Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes and ensure timely follow-up for tasks assigned to the team
• Maintain overview of project open items list, follow-up, and prepare reports to detail project status
• Proactively follow-up on outstanding tasks and issues on behalf of management
• Prepare clear and well-written communications on behalf of management
• Prepare and coordinate various reports, presentations and documents within the department by gathering data and/or preparing PowerPoint slides
• Provide back-up administrative and technical support as required
• Presentation of project progress, risks, opportunities and financial reporting, as applicable
• Maintain cross-departmental collaboration and communication: Quality, Production Control, Production, Maintenance, Planning
• Collaborate with Purchasing, as needed, to track project contracting and overall milestone management
• Support shop-floor investigations for layout development activity and update MicroStation layouts, as needed
• Prepare Finance and Purchasing documents (shopping carts, PoA’s, etc.) for project quotation development and contracting
• Develop RFQ packages and technical specifications for project-related activities
• Realization of pre-production series and production ramp-up to final series operation
• Travel is not planned.
• Work Schedule: Thursday through Monday, based on 40 hours per week.
• Work schedule may temporarily change during extended plant shutdowns, according to business need

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Bachelor degree in business administration or technical degree.
• Preferred: 4-Year engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Proven history of working within a team
• Project management and reporting
• Technical knowledge of production systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Familiar with 3D and 2D design software

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in German language
• Familiar with robotic and PLC controls
• Experience with OEM production systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Chattanooga, TN
• Schedule: Thu-Mon 40hr weeks
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.