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We are a small, family-owned lumberyard dedicated to providing quality building materials, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming community atmosphere. We take pride in treating our customers and employees like family, offering personalized service and knowledgeable support for all construction and home improvement needs.

Position Summary

Our Material Handlers are responsible for assisting customers in loading their materials, maintaining yard organization, handling materials safely, and supporting daily operations. This role involves both physical labor and customer service, ensuring that materials are accurately pulled, loaded, and inventoried while keeping the yard clean and efficient. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive a positive experience by properly loading their orders and staging and transporting materials for deliveries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Material Handler / Yard Clerk

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Load materials into customers vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles
• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
• Carefully unload incoming freight
• Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
• Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
• Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
• Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
• Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required
• Valid driver's license required (Class C license preferred, but not required)
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.
• Proficient with handling cash transactions.
• Accurately answering customer questions.
• Order product for customers if needed, and complete special-order paperwork for product.
• Order/purchase stock items or special-order material.
• Maintain the proper amount of inventory (if responsible for ordering stock product).
• Maintain a competitive price level for ordering responsibilities.
• Occasionally walk the storeroom to help customers, clean, stock shelves, etc.
• Must be able to figure material list and pricing on estimates per customer's request.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area.
• Perform store maintenance and cleaning. (Sweep, dust, mop, take out trash, etc.)
• Professionally handle complaints from customers, escalate when needed.
• Efficiently and professionally process computer sales and charges.
• Assisting customers who require materials from the yard, when called upon.
• Be familiar with the location of store and yard inventory.
• Lifting limitations: Minimum 100 Lbs.
• Must be able to stoop and bend knees and arms without difficulty.
• Adhere to all safety and health standards as established by OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Head, Manager, and/or Ownership.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Family-oriented work environment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discount on materials
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Hours

• Monday to Friday; Rotating Saturday mornings; Closed Sunday
• Full Time (40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime as business needs require)
• Working Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm (hours may vary by location/season; Saturday hours differ)

Experience

• Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred)
• Building materials: 2 years (Preferred)

Language

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly Wage

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Summary: The Senior Material Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling raw materials and packaging to support production operations. This role ensures material availability aligns with production schedules while optimizing inventory levels, minimizing shortages, and controlling costs. The Sr. Material Scheduler works cross-functionally with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, and Suppliers to maintain efficient supply chain operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) based on production forecasts and demand plans.
• Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust schedules to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Procurement to manage supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze demand variability and adjust material plans accordingly.
• Identify and resolve material shortages or supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to align material flow with manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and forecasting methods.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Kodak is looking for a Material Control Coordinator to join our Specialty Chemicals and Inks Manufacturing team in Rochester, NY.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Material Control Coordinator. In this role, you will be in the front line of communication with our customers, coordinating with operations, ensuring accurate order processing and supporting our business development team. This position requires the ability to multi-task, as well as organize and manage all forms of requests while providing excellent service to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain records (data entry) for all deliveries and shipments. File hardcopy documents per standard work.

• Create purchase requisitions for incoming materials and perform goods receipt once materials are delivered.

• Point of contact for product orders.

• Create orders for sales of solvents and invoices for incoming materials.

• Collect necessary documents after raw material receipt and product sales and send to customers.

• Collect necessary records from generator/broker for proper documentation to receive initial load/trial of material (manifest template, Land Disposal Restriction Forms, etc.)

• Create hazardous waste manifest documents for customers.

• Set up new customers, vendors, raw material items, and products items.

• Order internal production materials.

• Create purchase requisitions and manage purchase orders for railcar leases, subscriptions, contractors, and trade group memberships.

• Manage sample and small package shipments.

• Flexibility to learn operations work and assist as necessary.

• Hazardous waste receipt data entry into regulatory websites.

• Support Logistics Coordinator job functions.

• Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week with potential for overtime as needed.

• On location role with no remote work flexibility.

Job Skills:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to interface with sales, operations, engineering, transportation, transportation, management, logistics staff, etc.

• Good computer skills – SAP, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), familiarity with customer billing portals (Ariba).

• Initiative-taking - able to work independently.

• Problem solving – able to adapt and improve work processes.

• Willingness to learn and make positive contributions.

• Positive attitude.

• Flexibility - able to adjust to changing demands.

Salary Range: 65k-95k

Title: Materials Management Specialist/Senior Materials Management Specialist

Location: Woburn, MA (on-site 5 days per week)

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Role: 

Works under the operations team and in coordination with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to oversee the entire flow of materials, from procurement and inventory control to receipt to storage and distribution. Ensure all materials meet defined specifications and are available for intended use and quantities to support user needs. Provide continuous improvement efforts in purchasing, planning, and warehousing. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, demand forecasting, supplier negotiation, and managing logistics for clinical distribution while reducing waste and costs.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop material strategies, forecasts demand, plans production and inspection schedules, and aligns material flow with business goals.
• Maintains optimal inventory levels, conducts physical counts, investigates discrepancies, and implements lean manufacturing principles.
• Supervises purchasing, inventory, and warehouse activities in a manner consistent with cGMPs.
• Assists Quality Assurance to assign and document the status for all materials used in the development of Vaxess products.
• Implements initiatives to reduce waste, cost efficiencies, and improve financial performance.
• Sources, negotiates, and purchases goods and services, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring quality and reliability.

Qualifications: 

• 2 to 5 years in Material Management or Shipping and Receiving in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industries working in a cGMP Environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory principles.
• Experience with ERP Systems/SAP preferred.
• Experience with standard cGMP storage requirements for Quarantine, Release and Rejected materials.
• Experience with the receipt, storage, distribution, and shipping of temperature-controlled materials.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Logistics, Biomedical Engineering or Health Care Management and certifications (APICS, ISM) preferred.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to   

*This role is On-site to local candidates*

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material flow to support production in a heavy metal fabrication, generator enclosures and related components space. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, fabricated components and purchased parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, controlling costs, formulating production schedules and supporting on-time delivery to customers.

The Materials Manager works closely with production, engineering, quality and suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and are available to support fabrication, welding, machining, finishing and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning & Production Support

• Develop and manage material requirements to support production schedules for generator enclosures and heavy fabricated assemblies.
• Coordinate with production planning and scheduling to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing demand.
• Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to prevent production delays.
• Manage systems to maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory levels.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Oversee purchasing of raw materials including steel sheet, plate, structural components, hardware, electrical components and outsourced fabrication services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery and consistent quality.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with key suppliers.

Scheduling & Material Flow

• Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, material handling, storage and internal distribution to production.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials through fabrication, welding, finishing and assembly processes.
• Implement best practices for material staging and kitting to support manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and material handling standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on material specifications and supplier qualification.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes affecting material requirements.
• Work with finance to manage inventory valuation and cost control initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in material flow, supplier performance, and inventory management.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
• Track and report key performance metrics such as inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and material availability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience sourcing raw metals, fabricated components, and industrial parts.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience supporting fabrication processes such as laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, paint and assembly.

Project Engineer/ Manufacturing process Engineer

Lafayette, IN

Job Description:

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree; 5-8 years of experience
• Masters with 4+ years of experience.

Skills:

• Experience in new equipment installation
• Experience in working with contractors for installing new machines
• AutoCAD /Creo Exp
• Plant Layout
• HVAC experience
• Project management
• Proficient in Creo 3D CAD modeling and drawing application or equivalent application (Inventor/Solidworks).
• Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by skilled trades personnel.
• Interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.
• Understanding of machine tools with hands on experience.
• Project management skills / experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera.
• Experience in heavy machine installation and foundations.
• High degree of experience and expertise in designing and/or redesigning service systems such as heat treat equipment., material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, utilities for water, gas, steam, air heating, ventilation, etc

Soft Skills:

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes in order to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing specifications
• Identify and recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate production process and evaluate potential changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 1 - 2 years' of engineering experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S

Company Description:

A world leader in water treatment solutions, IDE specializes in the development, engineering, construction and operation of desalination, water reuse, and industrial water treatment plants.

Duties and Responsibilities (at a minimum):

• Provide process engineering leadership and technical support to Operations and Maintenance, including training, troubleshooting, and optimization of plant performance.
• Provide process set points and operating recommendations and coordinate implementation with the Plant Manager and Chief Operator to optimize plant operation.
• Prepare and provide appropriate reports for the Plant Manager
• Achieving and stabilizing the required quality parameters of the final product water supplied to the customer
• Continuous monitoring (online) on the process and the production performance of the plant, using the control room monitors, online reports and online alarms
• Monitoring the performance of the membranes by using periodic and continuous reports of short and long-term trends
• Daily, weekly and monthly reports to the various authorities
• Developing process monitoring tools, including daily, weekly and monthly process performance reports. Identify trends and problems, and defining the right solution
• Managing weekly meetings to identify process problems and defining solutions
• Availability 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide immediate instructions to the control room
• Participate in the review, formulation and implementation of an Annual Operations Plan
• Participate in the review, formulation, implementation and achievement of an 'Annual Budget' and ensure its consistency with the 'Annual O&M budget plan'
• Participate in the provision of an accurate and representative progress report against the achievements of the 'Annual Operations Plan'
• Participate in the selection and recruitment procedure where appropriate
• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of 'Continuous Improvement'
• Participate in the identification and implementation of initiatives that will result in performance improvements
• Participate in the continuous development of systems, procedures and where appropriate 'Standard Operations', for all recurring activities
• Participate in the development and publication of statistical data and reports to the plant owners and the company
• Keep abreast of changes in the process and make recommendations as appropriate
• Ensure that all operations in your work are carried out in compliance with current Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure that all "Waste Disposal" procedures are carried out in accordance with current statutory requirements
• Generate work instructions and operating guidance for new or modified processes and distribute to the Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Chief Operator.
• To undertake other such duties which may arise from time to time and are consistent with the nature of the position of your responsibility.

Reporting Line: Directly to the Plant Manager

Personal Attributes:

• Effective communication skills both written and spoken
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work successfully as a team member or independently
• Commitment to quality of work and company goals
• Enthusiastic to learn new systems and processes
• Willingness to lend your efforts wherever needed
• Effectively perform in stressful situations
• Complete work within assigned timeframe

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and over 51lbs with assistance
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, push/pull, and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to enter and exit small, confined spaces
• Finger dexterity to work keyboard or operate tools, grasp tools and carry objects
• Ability to see in the normal range of vision with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, documents, dials, gauges, meter-reading equipment, and operate motor vehicles and equipment
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Environmental Conditions:

Industrial environment working both indoors and outdoors continuously around:

• Loud noise
• Dust
• Heat
• Salt and fresh water
• Uneven, rough or slippery surfaces
• Hazardous chemicals in solid, liquid, and vapor form
• Toxic materials
• High and low voltage electricity
• Equipment under high pressure
• High speed rotating equipment
• Heavy equipment
• Heights above 5 Feet

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Process Technician / 2-year Contract / Onsite Fremont, CA / Graveyard shift Monday-Friday 9pm-5:30am

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical tests and experiments for process engineering within R&D.
• Perform set up of processing equipment.
• Monitors, audits, and provide guidance to line operators.
• Process test runs and prepares records charts and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.

Required Skills:

• Sample preparation.
• Etch tool operation.
• Thermal paste application.
• Silicon scribing and cleaving.
• SEM operation/Microscopy.
• Great communication.
• Fine motor skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Undergrad work with Materials Science or Chemistry preferred.

We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Process Engineering Manager to lead our Process Engineering team and elevate manufacturing performance to the next level. In this high-visibility role, you’ll directly manage and develop a team of four process engineers while driving improvements in productivity, quality, capacity, and safety.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping the plant’s operational and strategic direction, using advanced manufacturing technologies to support new product and material development. If you thrive on solving complex problems, leading teams, and seeing your ideas come to life on the production floor—this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead process engineering initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement using data, best practices, and structured problem-solving
• Plan, forecast, and execute projects using strong project management discipline
• Champion a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent to build a high-performing, engaged team
• Manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Develop and maintain annual capital plans and oversee capital project execution
• Establish and maintain process standards, procedures, and specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality output

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, process improvement, and engineering leadership
• A proven track record of leading projects and delivering measurable results
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for developing people
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment
• Solid business and financial acumen with a focus on bottom-line impact

The Environment

• Approximately 70% of your time on the production floor, staying close to the work and the team
• Exposure to hot and humid manufacturing conditions—because real leadership shows up where it matters most

Why Prysmian?

Because here, you’re not just improving processes—you’re building the future of global infrastructure. You’ll lead, innovate, and grow in a company that values ownership, collaboration, and making a lasting impact.

Senior Project Manager – Process Mechanical (Raleigh, NC)

Supporting a full-service industrial contractor specializing in mechanical, hygienic piping, HVAC, and electrical/instrumentation trades serving life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and food & beverage industries from design through execution, while prioritizing safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Process team in Raleigh, NC. This role offers an entrepreneurial environment where your leadership drives the success of multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication and installation of process piping, utility piping, HVAC, plumbing, structural steel, equipment setting, and medical gas systems.
• Champion safety and enforce standards in healthcare, industrial, and bio-pharma environments.
• Review estimates and establish job costing systems for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and manage vendor/subcontractor agreements; ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Conduct monthly cost reviews and progress reports to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.
• Build strong relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee all aspects of project planning and execution, including pre-planning meetings, scheduling, site visits, quality control, cost tracking, and change management.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and maintain client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in process mechanical subcontracting (process piping, HVAC, plumbing, structural steel, equipment setting).
• Proven success managing projects of $5M or more.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong planning, organizational, and technical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Creative problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% per month.

Benefits

• Professional development and continuous learning
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
• Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
• Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
• Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
• Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
• Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution

Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
• Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
• Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available

Material Inventory Management

• Participate in material planning process
• Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
• Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
• Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels

Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
• Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
• Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers

Problem-Solving

• Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
• Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams

Communication

• Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
• Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
• Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Data Analysis

• Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
• Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making

Quality Focus

• Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum Experience

• Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
• Strong Math and Typing Skills
• Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
• Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Vendor/Contractor Management
• Metric Development
• Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
• Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management

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RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Stern Ave, Labels Plant

Responsibilities:

• May feed, remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels or other in-process product to and from the equipment in the area assigned
• Load and unloads materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• May load materials into trucks and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, or other device
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher May occasionally use automated equipment and/or operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products

• Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic knowledge of warehouse procedures and familiarity with the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures
• Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a higher level employee
• Basic knowledge of shrink-wrap equipment
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials
• Basic skill in the use of shrink-wrap or strapping equipment, manual dollies, pallet jacks, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Essential Job Functions:

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.

Programming of equipment, creation of CNC code, and tool path simulation.

Primary contact for design engineering or program management on manufacturing processes.

Creates and maintains manufacturing methods, Bill of Materials, and labor standards in ERP system.

Participates in activities related to C.I. and cost reductions/process improvements.

Design, construction, and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.

Workflow / cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.

Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.

Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems in a machining environment.

Support Supply Chain and Quality with supplier development activities as needed.

Mentor/guide lower level manufacturing engineers.

Support customer complaints and concerns.

Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.

Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.

Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.

Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

5-10 years manufacturing engineering experience.

Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required. Mastercam preferred.

AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software required.

Vericut experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret complex 2D blueprints and 3D models required.

Working knowledge of GD&T required.

Experience with tooling selection and fixture design required.

Knowledge of both manual and CNC machining equipment, specifically multi-axis (5+) programming experience.

Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.

Ability to implement change and train employees in a production floor environment.

Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.

Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.

Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.

May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

Four-year degree in engineering preferred, but not required (mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred)

Description

Accountable for developing, improving, and supporting all production processes associated with the launch, manufacture, and test of products in an assigned value stream or product line.

Often directs, guides, or mentors activities of Level I Process Engineers, prioritizing workload based upon needs of production floor.

Come join our family and be part of a team of individuals who enjoy excellent health and retirement benefits, competitive pay, a comfortable work environment, and co-workers who enjoy working and learning together as a team. Apply today!!

Essential Job Functions:

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.

Programming of equipment, creation of CNC code, and tool path simulation.

Primary contact for design engineering or program management on manufacturing processes.

Creates and maintains manufacturing methods, Bill of Materials, and labor standards in ERP system.

Participates in activities related to C.I. and cost reductions/process improvements.

Design, construction, and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.

Workflow / cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.

Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.

Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems in a machining environment.

Support Supply Chain and Quality with supplier development activities as needed.

Mentor/guide lower level manufacturing engineers.

Support customer complaints and concerns.

Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.

Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.

Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.

Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

5-10 years manufacturing engineering experience.

Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required. Mastercam preferred.

AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software required.

Vericut experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret complex 2D blueprints and 3D models required.

Working knowledge of GD&T required.

Experience with tooling selection and fixture design required.

Knowledge of both manual and CNC machining equipment, specifically multi-axis (5+) programming experience.

Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.

Ability to implement change and train employees in a production floor environment.

Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.

Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.

Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.

May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

Four-year degree in engineering preferred, but not required (mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred)

Schedule: Candidate will work 1st shift primarily. Shift Hours: 1st, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Interview Process: Two Rounds, first round phone screen, second round onsite panel interview

Note: Candidates must be compliant with DOD/ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities:

• The process technician level II will have a primary focus on plant logistic support. With this, the incumbent will have to come to our site and learn about our state-of-the-art glass making process and then assist us in creating routings for our process.
• This includes entering production information into our facility data system and maintaining other data sources as required.
• This position will involve the transportation of parts (making sure the parts are in the right location and move throughout the plant as planned).
• This will include making sure we have all the supplies needed to handle and move the parts within the plant and to our suppliers.
• Also this position will work with many engineers and scientists to understand the new product flows throughout the plant so they can develop the new routes in our production system.

A full list of responsibilities that the process technician level II should work toward fulfilling includes supporting our day-to-day operations and process development for Trident product manufacturing including in order of most used skills on a day-to-day basis:

Plant Logistics Support:

• Routings: Enter Production Information into Facility Data System and Maintain Other Data Sources as Required.
• Transport Parts and Supplies.
• Maintain Inventory of Production Consumables and Parts.

Documentation:

• Support the Creation of SOS and SOPs.
• Revise and Refresh process documentation.

Lean Manufacturing:

• Support Initiatives to Optimize Manufacturing Processes (5S, Lean Principles).
• Engage in Information Sharing to Improve Overall Process.

Product Inspection Support:

• Perform Metrology Measurements as Needed.
• Support A-LIIST Metrology When necessary.
• Inspect Other Quality Metrics as Requested.

Equipment Support:

• New Equipment Installation and Qualification Support.
• New and Novel Methods for Operating Existing Equipment.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Identify PMs Needed for Equipment.
• Document PM Requirements.
• Perform PM as Appropriate.

Experiment Execution:

• Part Tracking
• Performing Experiments
• Equipment Set-up and Operation
• Data Recording
• Product Sampling
• Communication of Status, Issues, and Ideas

Education and Experience:

• BA degree preferred, Associate's or HS Diploma/GED with relevant experience - minimum required.
• 3-7 years preferred (5+ years desired), experience in supporting plant logistics including material supply.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to complete assigned tasks.
• Experience with scheduling tools, navigating stakeholder and location availability.

Desired Skills:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, documentation, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to anticipate needs, follow up on open items, and independently resolve routine issues.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with engineers, leadership, vendors, and cross functional teams.

Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager

**Relocation assistance available

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager to lead the coordination, movement, and control of materials throughout a high volume manufacturing facility in the Warsaw, IN area. The successful candidate in this role will oversee production scheduling support, inventory management, inbound material flow, internal logistics, and service parts operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who thrives in fast moving environments, maintains strong process discipline, and ensures that materials consistently support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day material operations, including inventory accuracy, kitting, lineside delivery, warehouse coordination, and service parts fulfillment.
• Lead and develop material operations staff, 3PL partners, and service parts team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all material handling and logistics processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Partner with production planning and engineering groups to ensure layouts, equipment, and processes support efficient material flow and throughput.
• Provide timely feedback to planning teams regarding material availability, supplier performance, and schedule impacts.
• Work closely with logistics, receiving, and suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies before they affect production.
• Facilitate daily tier meetings and drive prompt issue resolution to support production stability and takt adherence.
• Maintain BOM accuracy, support incoming inspection activities, and oversee incorporation of engineering changes affecting material flow.
• Collaborate with IT and planning teams to uphold ERP/MRP data integrity and ensure reliable communication between warehouse and shop floor systems.
• Monitor and optimize KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dock to stock time, line shortages, cycle counts, and material handling efficiency.
• Lead material flow improvements, strengthen inventory control practices, and support plant wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive operations, production control, or materials management.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, FUUZ, or similar) and MES integration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in fast paced production environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.

Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Support the execution of the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities for our new Vial Filling system (e.g., washing/depyrogenation, aseptic filling, isolator/VPHP, glove integrity testers, environmental monitoring systems), including SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ, and Aseptic Process Simulation.

· Management of Equipment Vendors, including project execution, on-site maintenance and calibration visits, vendor-supplied training of operation and maintenance staff, management of continuous improvement projects, and spare parts criticality assessments.

· Responsible for delivering cycle development for the process including VPHP cycles for Isolator & transport systems, and preparation of required GMP documentation for filling process and recipes.

· Support the establishment of an electronic batch record system for filler and isolator setup, operation, and changeover.

· Support the transition from project to sustaining manufacturing and the ramp-up of production volumes in the future by improving equipment reliability through Continuous Improvement and TPM processes.

· Coordinate technical deliverables within the Aseptic Operations team to support successful process and product launches.

· Lead and participate in cross-functional groups to investigate and resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and process optimization using tools such as DMAIC and FMEA.

· Manage change in the Vial Filling and/or Nest Filling areas as per site change control procedures.

· Participate in regulatory inspections e.g. FDA, DEA inspections as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Biology, or related discipline.

· Minimum 4+ years working in a cGMP environment, i.e. pharmaceutical.

· Exposure to parenteral processing equipment and operations, including formulation, filling, visual inspection, and packaging equipment.

· Front-line support of aseptic filling equipment and/or barrier systems, e.g. isolator or RABS.

· Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and implement projects.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across various levels of the organization.

· Strong Mechanical Aptitude.

· Interact with other functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Automation, Quality Assurance, R&D) and must be able to take ownership of and follow through on assigned projects.

· Ability to execute on-the-floor activities such as FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, and Engineering batches.

· Willingness to adapt to changing priorities as project demands change.

· Ability to explain complex technical issues to external customers/agencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· SME-level knowledge of high-speed aseptic filling and barrier system technology (isolator, RABS).

· Expertise in single-use components in drug product formulation, sterile filtration, and aseptic filling applications.

· Demonstrated management and delivery of large capital projects ($1MM +).

· Experience with greenfield facility Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) and production startup desired.