What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Specialist position at Productive Resources?
Material Specialist
Waterloo, IA - Full Time
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Waterloo, Iowa. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan and schedule simple manufacturing processes of all current production and service parts. Schedule requirements for material with regard to the Deere Production System including kanbans/triggers, delivery and achievement of the production schedule. May develop line sequencing of options. May provide work direction.
Duties:
- Schedule production parts.
- Schedule service parts.
- Expedite production and purchased parts.
- Coordinate needed parts from other John Deere departments.
- Coordinate and communicate the implementation of engineering and material changes.
- Assist the production department in manpower planning.
- Perform general administrative duties as needed to meet administrative support needs.
- Assist in coordinating the department's inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree in any business-related field.
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel).
- Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.
- Professional experience dealing with all types of workforce (union workers, managers, leadership, etc)
- Manufacturing experience is a plus.
As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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