As a manufacturing associate, your duties include but are not limited to organizing supplies and raw materials inventory, billing and procurement of materials.
Create production work envelopes for Jewelers from Orders received in the workshop. Weigh, record and issue required raw materials (castings, findings, plate, wire, etc.) to work envelopes.
Sequence work envelopes based on the schedule created by the Production Planner and issue to assigned resources (Jeweler, Setter, Polisher, and subcontractor). Facilitate the flow of work through production by working closely with the Production Planner, workshop leaders, Material Handler, Jewelers, Setters and Polishers. Have work moved to the required next step process resource to enable on-time Order delivery.
Gather and record actual production times by process step and resource into the job tracking system (Excel spreadsheet), by Order. Record actual materials used by Order in same system. This information will be used to create Billing Invoices for completed Orders in the workshop and measuring performance by resource.
Key Duties Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Inventory of raw materials
Ordering supplies and billing
Order castings and findings
Create work envelopes for Jewelers and issue required raw materials
Sequence work based on schedule created by Production Planner
Move work in progress (WIP) to various resources as needed
Record actual production times by order in tracking system
Reconcile WIP to ensure 100% accuracy of work envelopes
Key Job Relationships:
Internal: Jewelers, Setters, Polishers, Gemstone Acquisition, Supply Management, Product Development, Custom and Special Order teams
External: Various suppliers and outside subcontractors, when necessary
Job Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite. Strong MSExcel skills required
High Proficiency in communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to deal effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers organizations
Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials and information as needed on each project
Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross-functional teams
Capacity to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects