Manufacturing Support Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview   
 
 
 
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands. 
 
 
Position: Manufacturing Support Coordinator  
 
Location: St. Louis, MO, 63134  
 
Duration: 12 Months 
 
Job Type: Contract 
 
Work Type: Onsite
 
Shift:   06:00 AM to 06:30 PM Rotational Shift - 2-2-3
 
  
 
 
 
Note: Selected candidates will be training for a week from Monday to Friday business hours
 
  
 
How will you make an impact?  
 
 
 
You will work in a team-based environment to ensure the efficient movement of materials in support of shift/daily schedules. 
 
 
 
Deliver timely material staging in support of production work orders and ensure accurate and timely transaction of material movements, ensuring optimal use of all team resources and tools.  
 
 
 
What will you do?  
 
 
 
The successful candidate demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a "can do" attitude. 
 
 
 
They lead by example and hold themselves and others accountable, while maintaining productive and professional relationships within the team. 
 
 
 
The primary responsibilities are as follows:  
 
 
 
Safeguard against loss of materials and adhere to corrective action protocol for lost materials.  
 
 
 
Ensure accurate and timely transaction of material movements, ensuring optimal use of all team resources and tools.  
 
 
 
Support the continuous improvement of all related processes for materials movements, transaction execution, and inventory accuracy.  
 
 
 
Work with stakeholders to optimize processes and interactions between scheduling, floor controllers, and production floor.  
 
 
 
Adhere to all safety and quality standards established in process documentation.  
 
 
 
Pursue Best Practices with the members of the team  
 
 
 
Ensure safe working environment and enforce all relevant safety practices.  
 
 
 
Identify potential issues in a process; report findings to team management and participate in troubleshooting and resolution process.  
 
 
 
Ensure proactive and effective communication within the team and with other stakeholders and partners.  
 
 
 
Actively support Continuous Improvement, Lean Mfg, and 5S related projects and initiatives as identified by specific initiatives and charters.  
 
 
 
Participate in problem solving teams to address problems as they arise. Actively contribute to inter-team and inter-departmental problem-solving teams.  
 
 
 
Pursue all relevant training requirements as part of a highly flexible cross-trained workforce.  
 
 
 
How will you get here?  
 
 
 
High School education or GED equivalent.  
 
 
 
At least two years of relevant experience in inventory management, material staging, and production scheduling. 
 
 
 
Experience in life sciences, biotech
 
 
 
Transactional experience with ERP systems required 
 
 
 
Working knowledge of manufacturing related computer softwares
 
 
 
Intermediate Excel skills  
 
 
 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  
 
 
 
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to influence others without authority 
 
 
 
Is energized working in a fast-paced environment 
 
 
 
Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities 
 
 
 
Displays positive attitude toward job and others 
 
 
 
Results oriented and data driven 
 
 
 
Greets challenge and change as opportunity 
 
 
 
Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo 
 
 
 
Proactive approach that anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions 
 
 
 
Excellent documentation and communication skills 
 
 
 
Regularly required to lift up to 20 pounds. 
 
 
 
May be required to lift weight of 45 pounds or more, with assistance and/or with equipment on occasion.  
 
 
 
Working in controlled environment PPE required (hair net/safety glasses/scrubs/gloves/safety shoes)  
 
 
 
Will be required to periodically gown up in a bunny suit for daily cycle counting. 
 
 
 
Longest duration inside of cleanroom is 10 minutes.  
 
 
 
TekWissen   Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.