Material Coordinator

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Material Coordinator.

Reporting to Production Control Manager, plans and schedules projects and production in a cost effective and quality manner. Ability to schedule work to meet departmental/project deadlines.  Follow up on work in process to ensure conformation of materials procedures. Improve the production and reporting process through means of simple automation.  Demonstrates ability to listen accurately and to establish personal rapport with people from other functions and companies.  Applies independent judgment under general supervision.

• Continuously evaluate the production process and identify opportunities for improvement
• Schedule and Plan production batch sizes and workflow for projects
• Coordinate with shop to produce material in a cost efficient and effective manner
• Generate daily or weekly production reports
• Collects and analyzes data on current orders, production levels, and sales forecast to estimate future demand of materials and production
• Run and analyze material shortage lists
• Provide support for Engineering and Shop personnel and Project Management
• Support and participate in the company quality process
• Communicate between other departments as required
• Coordinate with shop to produce material in a cost efficient and effective manner
• Expedite work orders for special projects
• Coordinate other departments to obtain product information
• Retrieve information and literature on new products
• Dealing with issues on parts in production which are defective
• Assist with logistics scheduling and documentation management as needed
• Perform other work-related duties as required

Knowledge

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills & Abilities

• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition — The ability to listen to, understand and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken or written words and sentences.
• Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Associates Degree or 2 - 5 years’ experience in a design to order manufacturing environment.
• SAP/ MRP experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products required.
• Knowledge/experience of manufacturing process required.

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence. 

BENEFITS:

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package which includes:

• Medical/RX Insurance – three plan options (2 with HSA with employer contributions)
• Dental &Vision Coverage
• $500 sign on bonus
• $500 UNLIMITED Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan – with a company match of 100% on the first 4% of employee contributions
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (ie: Critical Illness, Accident, Dependent Life)
• Short term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid vacation and sick time, (10) paid holidays per year, and (1) floating holiday

About Daifuku Airport America Corporation

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 231-582-6558 and leave a message and your call will be returned.