Production & Inventory Coordinator - Stellar Manufacturing

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

SUMMARY: Plans, documents, communicate and coordinate production schedules for the plant. Working with Supervisors, personnel in the shipping and receiving department and the office sees that materials required to meet the production schedule are available. Works with Supervisor on resolving issues relating to availability of materials required to meet production schedule. Modifies and adapts production schedule to accommodate changes in customer demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generates monthly and weekly production schedules. Distributes schedules to production supervisors and other interested parties. Modifies schedule as needed. Follows up to see that production schedules and goals are met.
• Gathers data for production planning and discusses production scheduling options with interested parties.
• Generates work orders to communicate what needs to be mad too the shop floor. Modifies work orders to improve description of components or to reflect changes in what is used to make product.
• Compares production schedules with inventory levels for the purpose of identifying potential inventory shortages and resolving them. Works with Inventory, Buyer and Shipping/Receiving to see that we have the inventory we need on time and in sufficient quantities to meet the production schedule.
• Counts materials, finished goods and supplies and post totals to inventory records. Prepares periodic and month end reports required by customers.
• Compiles information on receipt or disbursement of materials finished goods and supplies and calculates inventor balance, price and cost.
• Reconciles the difference between physical counts and the inventory records and adjust errors in computation of or count and reports reason for discrepancies,
• Inputs receipts, transfers, production, and shipments to inventory system and makes appropriate records adjustments.
• Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective or unusable items.
• Maintains inventory and shipping records in the Stellar system and for some customers in the customers on site system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal education such as an Associate Degree in a business related discipline or three to five years of experience working with inventory related systems.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and to compute discounts, interest, commissions, proportions percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, must be Proficient in Excel
• Prefer an individual who has worked with MAS 90 accounting software.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; use of hands to touch, handle, or feel
• Employee must be able to reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, and lift
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Employee may be exposed to various chemicals and weather elements
• Employee must be able to wear a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to reduce exposure
• Employee must be able to work in heat and cold
  
  

Stellar recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's and Stellar are committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.