Manufacturing ​/ Production Coordinator, Manufacturing Production

Title: Expediter

Reports to:
Department Supervisor

Department:
Assembly

Full-time

Nonexempt

Position Summary:

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space. One of the initial points of contact in preparation for the customer, this role will employ care and organizational skill to continue to make Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

the most valued provider of permanent home cabinets designed for a lifetime of gracious living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run reports to complete daily schedules to see what is missing from production (3 day, 2 day, 1 day late and rush orders).
• Look for missing parts in the extra parts buggies (at parts delivery areas depending on department).
• Create red-dot ticket for parts missing that have to ship for current date.
• Go to pick area to collect parts that are missing (depending on the department).
• Take parts to transaction clerk to ensure parts are removed from inventory.
• Work with other departments to expedite short or missing parts to complete daily production orders. (deliver part to next operation to have completed (example: sand, paint, etc. depending on the department parts are needed for).

Tools, Machinery and Equipment:

• Tape Measure
• Production labels or paperwork
• Safety glasses, gloves (optional)
• Possible use of machines/hand tools (table saw, band saw, chop saw, groover machines, etc. and or any air tools).
• Computer with access to printer.

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:



This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the assigned position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be proficient in reading a tape measure.
• Know various wood types:
  Maple, Hickory, Cherry, Oak, MDF, etc.
• Required to learn the product depending on assigned job - (Door styles, Face Frames, Mouldings, cabinet parts, etc.)
• Ability to interpret paperwork, build tickets, product labels, etc.
• Computer skills required to run reports to complete daily schedules to support production (3 day, 2 day, 1 day late and rush orders)
• Required to work with other departments to expedite short or missing parts to complete daily production orders.
• Must be team oriented, interactive, and possess strong communication skills.
• Constant contact with dept. leads and Supervisors from various departments.
• Ability to stay-on-task, follow safety guidelines and work process procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be solely responsible for ensuring parts match paperwork and or product by correct size, style, qty and color.
• Knowledge of how to reorder red dot parts for missing or scrapped items from production.
• Must be a self-starter who works well under pressure and can follow a list of daily work assignments.
• Possesses a willingness to learn new ways to enhance productivity.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or 1yr of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, prioritizing and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and timely completion of tasks.
• Organization and planning

Scope and Impact:

Position has recurring work situations that involve having a high attention to detail and service results. It is important that Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Safety protocols be followed as a guide for operational direction. Failing to follow prescribed guidelines will waste resources and adversely impact performance.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employee is subject to outside and inside environmental conditions; inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

Must be able to endure the extreme heat of summer weather.

• Primarily works in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequently required use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly.
• Frequently required to bend; lift; stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Required to lift up to 30 pounds periodically throughout the shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to push buggy or cart of product from staging area to work area.

Limitations…