Responsibilities:

· Identifies jobs that are late or at risk of being late and expedites to ensure on-time completion. Adds an expedite priority code to the job so the urgency is visible to the production team.

· Identifies any cost savings possibly via materials, machines, and crew members.

· Develops a supply balance of jobs between existing and forecasted demand.

· Verifies solutions have removed obstacles and parts are moving on time again. Investigates and takes action, if they are not.

· Assists in continuous process improvements; facilitates problem-solving teams.

· Selects procedures and techniques to develop best-practice to incorporate into the overall schedule and projects.

· Identifies and recommends feasible solutions to plan operational issues.

· Assists Plant Manager in product movement throughout all departments.

· Demonstrates the Caldwell Company Values in all work activities.

· Complies with all safety rules and requirements.

Requirements:

· Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a role related to production planning, scheduling, or operations.

· Familiarity with job methods and BOMs preferred.

· Experience using process improvement concepts including identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to address issues affecting production schedules and to resolve bottlenecks.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Ability to gain buy-in from those outside direct reporting control.

· Proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong detail orientation.

· Excellent comprehension of math.

· Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints.

· Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, including excel and a basic comfort level with technology.

· Proven ability to work alone or on a team on a broad variety of projects.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee is required to walk, bend, or kneel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.45 - $32.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• BOM & Job Methods: 1 year (Preferred)
• Process improvement: 1 year (Preferred)
• expediting in a manufacturing environment: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person