Manager, Technical Publications-Bill of Materials

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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Technical Publications BOM Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining Technical Publications Bill of Materials (BOM)/Parts Books/Manuals in accordance with stablished business rules in an accurate, timely manner to support parts sales. The BoM Manager will supervise the BOM/Parts Book/Manuals administrators to ensure that the Parts Books/Manuals are accurate and contribute to Customer Confidence.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Verify BOMs from engineering and create files that will be uploaded into content management system/Parts Books/Manuals for customers to view and use to purchase parts.
• Manage drawing and bill-of-material changes for impact to publication data; schedule and incorporates changes into manuals.
• Manage Technical Publications department BOM/equipment changes and updates through an established change control process.
• Manage data flow for parent assemblies to component level for entire Product Life Cycle Management (PLM).
• Identify, address, and manage illustration requirements.
• Standardize parts books/manuals creation and maintenance procedures across IS division product lines.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Work with suppliers to verify component availability and specifications.
• Serve as key member of corporate cross functional teams (i.e. Engineering, Parts, IT, Service, etc.) on BOM related special projects such as BOM restructuring, data cleansing, etc.
• Take a leadership role in cross-departmental projects to promote alignment and understanding of the Parts Books/Manuals development processes across the organization.
• for multiple factories/product lines.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives for technical documentation development and accessibility,
• Represent Technical Publications at key meetings as instructed by, and or in absence of Director of Technical Publications.
• Develop/maintain BOM/Parts Books/Manuals administration tools (i.e. scripts, Missing Illustration Report, technical feedback system, etc.).
• Train team members on BOM and parts books/manuals processes and best practices.
• Standardize procedures for managing BOMs for creating parts books/manuals across multiple factories.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in Engineering or related area of study and minimum 5 years' related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience in Technical Publications. experience in design, development, implementation, and management of technical publications programs for heavy equipment, industrial or other customer service-focused organization.
• Strong skills in data management, attention to detail, and knowledge of product lifecycle management systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and BOM management software
• Knowledge of Solid Works and Composer.
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Project Management
• Other duties as required

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities? yes
• The whole us budget responsibility

Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: % of travel, regional, international

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.