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Production Control Coordinator at Rochester Electronics

Rochester Electronics Newburyport, MA $20 - $27/hour

Job Description


Production Control Coordinator

Location: 9 Malcolm Hoyt Drive, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Base Pay: $19.5 - $26.56 / Hour
Employee Type: FT - NonExempt
Description

The Production Control Specialist will perform scheduling functions by coordinating products and materials through various production phases of the manufacturing process. This includes document preparation, job tracking, and expediting. This position also is responsible for creating lots within our manufacturing tracking system and ensuring all the necessary requirements for manufacturing are met.

Responsibilities

  • Implements planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements.
  • Reviews schedules with the Production Control Manager to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedules.
  • Processes manufacturing orders
  • Executes and follow through on production schedules with area leads.
  • Issues manufacturing purchase orders using the ERP system.
  • Issue and/or revises internal specifications with current practices
  • Responsible for routing material through the manufacturing process in the manufacturing execution system (MES)
  • Set up stock codes and deferred billing in the company's ERP system.
  • Updates internal systems with status updates and when jobs are complete
  • Performs job reviews and communicate status and issues to Sales.
  • Update flows and production material in our MES system.
  • Request product to be pulled from the warehouse for Production.
  • Brainstorm and implement ideas for efficiency improvements
  • Other duties as assigned, including document scanning and purchase order processing

Requirements
  • High School Diploma required, but an Associate's Degree in Business Administration preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
  • Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff.
  • Ability to learn custom software
  • Ability to multitask
  • Well organized and strong attention to detail.
  • As a Rochester employee, it is expected that the individual represents, supports, and encourages the Rochester culture.

Summary

At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!

  • Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
  • Generous match 401K program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible spending account


And so much more!

For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world's most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.



  • High School Diploma required, but an Associate's Degree in Business Administration preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
  • Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff.
  • Ability to learn custom software
  • Ability to multitask
  • Well organized and strong attention to detail.
  • As a Rochester employee, it is expected that the individual represents, supports, and encourages the Rochester culture.


Compensation details: 19.5-26.56 Hourly Wage



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