Packaging Coordinator

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US Farathane
is seeking a Packaging Coordinator responsible to assist the M aterials department in verifying correct packaging is available for proper shipment. Provide the main line of communication with the customer and supports the materials department by assuring customer requirements are shipped as ordered, and on time.

US Farathanehas been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage Ford, and GM container system (SMART& DDL System)
• Track short shipments of containers
• Respond to all written and verbal communication, internal and external, in a timely fashion
• Inventory all containers (Reconciliation of shipments, receipts and cycle counts)
• Manage containers in Parts+ for accuracy of inventory
• Report inventories to Production Control
• Advise on inventory per part
• Maintain container storage area
• Replace/ send out for repair damaged containers
• Work with Production Control to streamline processes
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)
• Comply with all of internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas
• Assure production requirements are shipped to the customer as released to ensure 100% on time delivery requirements
• Notify customers of late, missed, or short shipments
• Update database to reflect current packaging requirements and maintain container tracking logs
• Assist, as appropriate, in maintaining inventory accuracy
• Assist, as appropriate, in problem solving activities
• Responsible for plant and warehouse cycle counting of material
• Assist in all physical inventories taken in the plant
• Support plant activities toward achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ie., IATF
  16949 etc.)
• Coordinate with carrier for pick up.
• Work closely with Customer Service Representative.
• Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by supervisor or manager

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Excellent Math and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) will train on Customer Web Sites

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.…