About this role
Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, has helped transform American industry by supplying automation components and solutions to leading U.S. manufacturers. Today, Electro-Matic continues to leverage the value of emerging technologies by developing practical applications for industrial, commercial, and retail markets. As a technology company, we help our customers enjoy the benefit of a supplier partner intently focused on delivering strong value-for-value relationships while turning innovation into value. www.electo-matic.com
Job Summary
Handles pre-production tasks readying job for Assembly Leader. Assists in the scheduling and monitoring the flow of product through the assembly area maintaining all quality requirements. Assists in the day-to-day activities in Production/Assembly (Engraving, miscellaneous build, panel assembly, and shipping/receiving. Enforces all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Create and maintain short‑ and mid‑range production schedules to meet customer due dates and target lead times. Run MRP/ERP planning processes, review exception messages, and convert demand into purchase orders and work orders as needed. Release, prioritize, and sequence shop orders; communicate work priorities and changes to the shop floor and supervisors. Monitor production progress, resolve scheduling conflicts, and expedite critical orders to meet delivery commitments. Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and VMI programs, manage planned vs. actual inventory, and initiate requisitions for shortages. Review Engineering Change Requests with Engineering and update schedules/BOMs accordingly. Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to incorporate rush orders, order changes, and product substitutions into the schedule. Track schedule adherence, lead times, and on‑time delivery performance; generate and distribute production and KPI reports. Maintain accurate item master and routing information in the ERP system; enter part numbers, descriptions, and required data for new items. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, improve throughput, and lower inventory carrying costs. Serve as a point of contact for production status inquiries and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders and customers when required. Provide backup support for related functions (purchasing, job assignment systems such as Smartsheet) as needed. We participate in E-Verify.