Operations Coordinator (1st Shift) at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator (1st Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and coordinating associates and processes in designated area in accordance with departmental procedures while maintaining a safe and clean work environment in areas within Operations.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily activities in area of responsibility


• Responsible to follow all corporate/departmental procedures and for performing cycle counts as required


• Ability to operate RF device to transact and move material as required


• Crosstrains, as needed, to learn all department functions


• Must meet quality and productivity metrics


• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment


• Ability to accept responsibility for work assignments and job duties and to be held accountable for their successful completion


• Complies with all safety standards and policies


• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime


• Operates in fast-paced environment, resolves issues timely, and meets operational deadlines


• Works with team members to correct the cause of the order and shipment delays as required


• Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin's Attendance Policy - only certain locations)


• Must possess ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility


• Must possess the ability to operate equipment that is design rated for operators 300 pounds or less (Only Equipment Team)


• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards


• Supports training of associates in accordance with department procedures


• Ensures all quality procedures and requirements are performed correctly


• Communicates with supervisor all workload activities and issues


• Prioritizes workload in area


• Communicates and resolve challenges by trouble shooting daily issues in area


• Responsible for compliance with procedures and guidelines for reporting of safety incidents


• A Coordinator may be certified on at least one piece of equipment


• Level loads material flow through the department


• Communicates/requests materials and supplies to ensure product movement on a timely basis


• Ability to safely/efficiently operate motorized material handling equipment such as a turret truck, reach truck, cherry pickers, counterbalance and pallet walkies


• Examines, sorts, arranges, counts, stores, picks, packs, and ships items for storage/or shipment in accordance with procedures


• Responsible for accuracy of inventory, transactions, and material movement


• Ensures First in/First Out (FIFO) and Last in/First Out (LIFO) policies are adhered to as defined in departmental procedures


• Packs materials to ensure adequately delivery to internal/external customers

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Must possess a minimum of 1 year warehouse, manufacturing or related experience


• Must possess demonstrated experience in coordinator, lead, supervisory and/or leadership


• Must possess previous equipment operation experience


• Must possess proficiency using personal computers


• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must be detail & team-oriented, work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, possess a positive attitude and work well with others


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment


• Must be fluent speaking and writing in English and understand basic math concepts


• Requires the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent safe operating record


• Previous equipment certification


• Database experience


• Previous electrical pallet truck


• Previous Oracle experience


• Previous Kpak experience


• Previous picking and shipping experience


• Previous electronics manufacturing experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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