Factory & Inventory Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing is looking for a Factory & Inventory Coordinator to support our client in San Jose, CA. This is an onsite role, offers the opportunity to grow within the organization and has a target pay range of $27-31/hour.

General Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Company's plant operations which may include manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources and information systems. With direct supervision over a production supervisor and production employees, duties and responsibilities include monitoring production activities; reviewing production requests; performing physical quality audits; assuring compliance with company policy, laws and regulations; and working with other departments to achieve company goals.

Essential Job Functions

Production Management

* Responsible for achieving all facility business goals including, but not limited to, the areas of safety, quality, costs, production/volume, and reliability

* Makes recommendations/decisions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations

* Ensures all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines

* Assists with planning and directing the layout of equipment

* Ensures physical and workforce resources are adequate to meet the organization's production schedule

* Ensures production follows appropriate workflow and assembly methods

* Directs and coordinates plant operations in strict compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures

* Hires, schedules and trains production staff

* Develops and fosters a well-trained and motivated staff; Assesses current skill sets and aligns with plant future growth and vision

* Develops and fosters high performance team environment, assuring manufacturing excellence across all the functions

* Responsible for strict adherence to the quality and product control systems for the plant

* Ensures that all plant assets are properly managed, safeguarded, and secured

* Manages the activities of production personnel including workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization

Inventory Control

* Establishes procedures for, supervises and conducts physical inventory check on scheduled basis

* Directs staff for quality control on received materials and supplies on scheduled basis

* Coordinates with Purchasing Department to confirm all purchased materials, supplies, equipment and services are fulfilled by suppliers and providers on timely manner without any delays

* Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used or purchased based on supplier evaluation and audit

* Improves inventory management by establishing product database with up-to-date balance and procedures for receiving inspection (quantity & quality) database

Supply Chain Management

* Develops, documents and executes a global comprehensive logistics and distribution strategic plan which will drive optimal customer service and profitability

* Manages and optimizes a global supply chain logistics network with our group companies

* Ensures all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines

* Identifies and implements infrastructure suitable to the scope and size of the business along with disciplines for a supply chain operation

* Develops global implementation of distribution with best practices such as system integration and optimization, inventory control, demand planning and SKU optimization

* Drives operational excellence and best practices across the network reducing cost by 5% per year

* Creates a new product database to streamline inventory management

Job Dimensions (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, Engineering degree preferred; five years related experience and/or training; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures

Tools & Equipment

General office equipment including phones, personal computers, email, fax, etc.

Software includes the use of ACCPAC, Windows operating system and MS Office.

Forklifts and general tools

Automobile

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.