Overview

Our client is a leading supplier of automotive seating and interior components, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality interior systems for major vehicle manufacturers. The company plays a pivotal role in the automotive industry by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance driving comfort and safety.

Location: Columbus, Ohio Metro Area

Start: ASAP

Type: Contract to hire

Position Summary:

Provide administrative support of the PPC – Mass Production unit.  This individual must possess an overall knowledge of the operation and provide management with periodic and real time information.

Essential Functions:

• Follow/Maintain company/department business plan/budget targets.
• Generate/Issue Forecast to Suppliers for material planning purposes.
• Generate/Issue/Track Material Releases to Suppliers using production scheduling information available (Manual=Excel & ERP=QAD) in a Pull System to ensure Just In Time requirements are met.
• Setup/Maintain purchased parts data in QAD.
• Daily part verification in QAD monitoring timeliness/accuracy of deliveries.
• Work with Material Service to manage parts received.
• Support/Work with other departments on any part related issues.
• Track part problem occurrences daily: troubleshoot/initiate/follow-up on corrective action as needed.
• Customer Service window to Suppliers for parts delivery.
• Monitor Supplier Performance data monthly to control/improve delivery performance.
• Manage/Control raw material inventory levels to meet targets set/approved.
• Support inventory related activities as required including physical counts, variance identification, troubleshooting, etc.
• Properly communicate to multiple departments any change points and/or critical part issues.
• Take over New Model startup activity (parts ordering, follow-up, etc.) with PP Lots or equivalent (in accordance with QAD ordering parameters.)
• Control/Monitor Build-out activity (parts ordering, inventory accuracy, etc.) to ensure production requirements are met with parts building out and targets are met regarding excess dead stock; Collect/Review Supplier compensation.
• Maintain/Track design changes in Plot Files - CIFs and any bank build requirements to ensure uninterrupted parts supply while tooling is unavailable.
• Design Change Tracking

• CIF Updates
• Cost Confirmation
• Delivery timing and lot application

• Investigate discrepancies in invoices from supplier.
• Monitor/control packaging for MP material
• Offsite asset monitoring/tracking/control
• New Tool & Tool Repair Tracking;

• Timeline verification
• Delivery timing
• PO Issuance
• Tool Sheet A’s

• Monitor supplier capacity concerns
• Verify/Check New Model forecasts and ordering files for accuracy compared to BOM’s. 
• Monitor/Control Freight logistics activity to ensure timely pick up/delivery of material for production. 
• Maintain filing, e-mail, phone calls, etc. daily.
• Maintain clean work area (5S).
• Ensure Limited QMS/EMS audit tasks, Corporate Governance, JSOX compliance.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Direct Reports:

• No direct reports

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or at least 3 year prior relevant experience in manufacturing industry working with ERP system.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of associates and management.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Self motivation with good leadership.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good time management skills- Meet necessary deadlines as required..
• Ability to work in an open/group office environment.