First Shift Production Material Planner at INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC – South Point, Ohio

The Production Material Planner is responsible to ensure the production floor has all materials required for production, readily available and staged for production. The position needs to work closely with the material handler(s) to deliver goods from the warehouse to the production floor in a timely manner.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8a-530p, Friday 8a-230p

Job Kitting and Material Delivery Scheduling

• Responsible for working with production supervisor/lead(s) to ensure each cell location is sufficiently stocked

with materials, to ensure production can flow smoothly and efficiently.

• Assist with “Ship Loose” item to ensure they are accounted for and stored appropriately.

• Maintain Point of Use areas, ensure they are cleaned, organized, and communicate with Material Handler(s) if

stock is low or additional quantity will be needed for upcoming jobs.

• Proactively deliver / stage, insulation, siding kits, and tube frame to the floor. Work with material handlers to

ensure accurate inventory tracking is maintained.

• Stock each cell location with conduit, strut, cable tray and rolling carts to ensure production teams do not run

short.

• Attend weekly production schedule to keep up on upcoming jobs. Stay ahead of production material needs.

• Assist cell teams in organizing materials per the 5S program.

• Assist with warehouse material que, once implemented.

• Assists with the salvage of damaged or used material and works with the material handler to put it into

inventory or scrap as appropriate.

• Unpackage materials as needed and dispose of the packing.

• Ability to assist in production and 5S program needs as needed.

• Work with leads and material handlers to mitigate material anomalies. Identify and mitigate issue prior to

production needing the material. Notify lead and Supervisor of anomalies with regular updates as to the

resolution status.

Forklift Safety

• Safely operates various forklifts and overhead cranes to move or hoist shipments from the warehouse to storage

or to other designated areas.

• Move material as necessary.

• Operates various hand tools and properly cares for and maintains tools in good operating condition; ensures

tools and equipment are properly stored at the end of each shift.

Professional Communication

• Confers with appropriate department heads to ensure coordination of shipping/receiving warehouse activities

with activities of other functions such as production and sales.

• Works with the Procurement Manager to coordinate the planned and unplanned workflow.

• Participates in weekly scheduled review meetings for planning continuous improvement projects throughout the

warehouse

• Maintains general communication with Project Managers with respect to the kitting of job cart material and

delivery of other key project materials.

• Contributes to a team environment by exhibiting a positive and helpful attitude with team members while

working towards shared team goals.

Other Duties

• Maintains regular and consistent job attendance. Comes to work on time.

• Maintains a safe working environment

• Follows and complies with IE Core Values

• Follow and comply with IE safety program including Cardinal Safety Rules

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or at least two years shipping and receiving experience or an equivalent

combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documents – invoices, bills of lading, manifests, etc. comprehend

simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write English legibly for simple correspondence. Ability to

effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Math Ability:

Ability to accurately count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide, calculate shipping and freight costs; discounts, fees, etc.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to work effectively with various personalities on the shop floor and develop lasting rapport. Ability to address vendor

issues and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve shipping/receiving/inventory problems and deal with a variety of issues and variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule

form. Strong attention to detail with good organization and problem-solving skills.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good PC skills as week as be proficient in Word, Excel, and MS

Outlook, EPICOR, and other specialized inventory tracking applications/software.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must possess OSHA forklift certification or obtain one with 1 month of hire.

Safety:

Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position, reports any

unsafe condition immediately.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. The employee must:

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours or more

• Have good manual dexterity

• Show good judgment

• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift/and or move up to 15 lbs. frequently, lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a fairly

regular basis and lift and/or move up to 100 lbs occasionally

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Color Vision, Peripheral vision, Depth

perception and Ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and

talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with

hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or smell.

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work a 40 hour work week and additional hours as required.

Disclaimer:

Although Intermountain Electronics has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company

reserves the right to change the same, including, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of

the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice.