Production Control Assistant 1st, 6:30a-3:00p

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs
  
  

Primary Function

Assist Production Control in coordinating and meeting shipping deadlines on customer products. This will include but not be limited to facilitating product movement to and from various departments and transacting and maintaining accurate inventories throughout the process and coordinating subcontract shipments to and from various vendors.

Tools And Equipment

Various office and production tools and equipment, especially those which interface with IQMS ERP. Use of hand trucks and motorized lift trucks

Materials

Castings, tote pans, handcart, computers, etc.

Direction Of Others

Frequently works with supervisors, group leaders and operational excellence leader to provide direction and prioritization of tasks on the production floor and proper flow of inventory.

Working Procedure

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Coordinate with Production Control to schedule daily release of customer product to production floor, supporting delivery schedule.
• Expedite parts to and from multiple departments by interfacing with several functions including Production, Quality, Engineering Supervisors and vendors as required.
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor and on occasion, Sales team, updating them on the status of their parts and production plans, providing milestones, etc.
• Support outside services scheduling and tracking for production products, in relation to scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with subcontract vendors.
• Assist production supervisors with providing direction and priority lists to shop floor employees.
• Verify inventory counts, locations and necessary records in connection with goods shipped.
• Maintain Supermarket inventory locations.
• Assist with inventory maintenance: cycle counting and complete physical inventories.
• Assist with correcting inventory transactions and reaffirming best practices with Group Leads and Supervisors.
• Assist in ensuring deliveries of specifically assigned production parts by coordination of all departments after casting and production control.
• May be required to assist in the coordination/scheduling of subcontracting for products.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card.
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Inform immediate supervisor about problems that occur.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.
  
  

Special Skills And/or Experience

• Vision requirement of 20/30, near correctable.
• Proficiency with High School-level mathematics required.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be proficient in use of MRP system, IQMS desirable.
• Knowledge of production methods and production control is desirable.
• Organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain a valid lift truck license as needed.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.