Kitting Supervisor

Job summary and scope:

Manage a large and complex kitting operation and labor provider. Supervise labor provider working within established operational systems. Identify shortcomings in existing production processes, systems, and procedures; deliver straightforward improvements to production processes and methods. Help management to implement quality assurance change initiatives and/or make continuous process improvements.

Job Responsibilities :

Ensure all quality related documentation and records are created, filled out completely and accurately, and records are maintained, (kitting reports, conversion sheets, drawings, BOM, etc.) Identify root cause for productivity and quality issues, and write corrective action reports when needed Work closely with with external assembly suppliers to ensure production compliance and process transparency Making sure reporting provides accurate and timely information Determine space requirements for Kitting storage and Production area Ensure all quarantined and/or non-conforming materials are managed correctly both physically and systemically Work with relevant parties to manage obsolete, aged, and damaged inventory. Maintain accurate maintenance records for all machinery. Establish and maintain an appropriate replacement parts stock as recommended by the manufacturer of each machine. Keep a log of the required parts for each machine, and where each piece can be sourced. Continually look for and identify areas for improvement and manage the CPI (Continuous Process Improvement) process to achieve improvements in cost, performance, safety, quality, etc. Understand all regulatory requirements Veritiv must adhere to for FDA compliance, and other regulatory requirements. Ensure working environment is safe Reports ALL incidents, accidents, near misses and personal injuries to manager and EHS. Manage costs to ensure customer profitability Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent work experience Five plus (5+) years’ experience working in a warehouse environment. Distribution warehouse experience is preferred. Experience with, and an in-depth knowledge of a myriad of software solutions, and their management: ERP, WMS, and Production Planning Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required. Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Self-motivation and strength in balancing competing priorities, balance changing workloads and projects Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements :

Ability to work in office & warehouse environments Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment is required, including, but not limited to, order pickers, reach trucks, runners, and forklifts. Responsibilities will be in an office space often located inside a non-climate controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur. Will work around moving machinery such as forklifts, saw and cutter machines, hot plates/tables, pallet jacks. Noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, operating vehicles and shift work is required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to continually lift, twist, pull and carry 50 -75 pounds

Ability to use and/or supervise the correct use of various material handling equipment (Pallet jacks, order pickers, hand trucks, stand-up reaches, forklifts, scaners/laser guns, slip sheeter, roll grabbers, saw and cutter machines, hot plates/tables, truck/trailer lift gates, etc.)

Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to:

Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete inventory audits. Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment or while performing administrative tasks. Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance. Stooping - performed when filling orders, inspecting machinery, trailers or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist. Kneeling - may kneel when filling orders inspecting machinery or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Budget/P&L responsibilities :

US$11M Kitting Items annual sales

Decision rights:

Election of staff Choice of service providers for purchases under US$1,500 Improvement, optimization and control strategy.

Supervised positions :

Warehouse Worker Lead – Kiitting Assembler Production Machine Operator

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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