What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory and Production Support Specialist position at Thysse?
Thysse (tie • see) is a third-generation, family-owned commercial printer and brand experience provider. Our state-of-the-art facility is located in Oregon, WI, 15 minutes south of Madison. Team Thysse is composed of over 100 individuals who help deliver exceptional service and project outcomes to some of the most valuable brands in the nation. Our culture seeks solutions, not blame; welcomes open, thoughtful communication; embraces innovation; and values the critical role each member of Team Thysse plays in delivering truly exceptional client results.
As a brand experience provider, we believe the story a brand tells is as important as the materials it's printed on. Grounded in innovative thought, exceptional design, and the physical production of ideas, we get to work on the 'fun stuff' our partners use to promote their brands. From printed campaigns to branded spaces—and everything in between – Thysse is where you go with your brand.
We're always on the lookout for problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators who genuinely care about each other as much as the work we do. We believe the best partnerships are built on trust. We don't shy away from a good challenge and we're passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. We work hard but don't mind having a little fun along the way. And at the end of the day, we're proud to say we did it together.
We are seeking a quality minded, experienced Inventory and Production Support Specialist who is anxious to excel in our growing company. We expect our team to continuously develop and augment their skills to the benefit of themselves, our customers and our company.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for ensuring the Production departments have the appropriate materials and resources to ensure efficient completion of projects and timely maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Print & Large Format production to ensure materials are ready to keep production running as efficiently as possible each day.
- Comply to dock safety and organizational procedures as set by the Production Manager.
- Assist in ensuring on-time delivery by moving materials to appropriate areas to set Thysse up for success.
- Assist Production Teams so that they have materials needed in a timely fashion. Including but not limited to; materials/Substrates proper amounts, extracted from inventory, delivered to pre-determined staging area.
- Assist in the transfer of full gaylords onto the dock and replace with empty gaylords throughout the day.
- Load gaylords onto recycle trailers and coordinate trailer removal with Recycling Companies.
- Receiving:
- Assist in receiving materials from the dock. (Vendor, UPS, FEDX, Etc.)
- Record receivables in Pace, noting POs, keep the database of orders updated.
- Deliver to or inform PO owner of arrival and location.
- Stocking
- Use the forklift to transport materials to their proper homes and shelf them in a timely, organized and safe manner.
- Inventory Management
- Weekly/Monthly/Semi Annual cycle counts.
- Stock rotation (dating materials as they arrive)
- Managing our stock items, alerting Procurement and or Production to materials needed independent of special orders for jobs.
- Cardboard breakdown/ Waste Management
- Assist departments to break down cardboard, scrap and removal of it.
- Work Flow Assistance
- Work with Production teams daily to retrieve materials from shelves based on needs. (If possible, create staging areas for substrates needed for near future projects)
- The duties and responsibilities described are not an all-inclusive list and tasks may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
Education/Experience:
- High school or GED preferred.
- Previous material handler and/or inventory control experience preferred.
- Must have and maintain forklift certification.
- Valid Driver’s License (ability to operate Thysse vehicles).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanically inclined.
- Work experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment required.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot immediate issues.
- The ability to produce independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work overtime and weekend work as necessary.
- Basic Computer Skills.