Description
Position Summary:
This position will be part of the xEV Drive Unit team for Electric Vehicle products. The role of the Project Staff position is to support the implementation of an ERP system for the Drive Unit manufacturing site. Primarily the position will support the PC&L (Production Control and Logstics) activities as they relate to the project implmentation. This position will assist in confirming the ERP system through internal development requirements and through Mass Production launch. This position offers opportunities to work with a wide variety of departments and levels of management within the company both domestic and international.
Essential functions of this job include:
Implementing ERP system for buying activity for procurement of mass production and non-production items as required per production plan.
Implementation of ERP system for production planning activity to ensure that production plans meet customer order requirements in alignment with inventory levels (FG and supplied components).
Implementation of Inventory Control ERP systems to ensure all mass production and non-mass production components meet set inventory standards
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
2-Year College Degree or commensurate experience in Operations, Distribution, Supply-Chain, or Purchasing disciplines
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Experience establishing/maintaining production logistics flows from supply base through customer delivery
Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP system
Excellent communication skills
Flexible in working shifts as required to meet production schedules
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
4-year College Degree concentrating in Supply Chain or Business fields of study
Advanced experience with ERP preferred
Essential to Job Functions - Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed
Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
Ability to lift 35lbs from floor to a height of 4ft
Ability to push or pull pallet jack up to 450lbs
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)
Software:
Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel & Teams
ERP systems (SAP, Glovia, etc....)
Production and Location Start-up Duties:
Work within small team to develop a new manufacturing location and new processes to support smooth mass production start-up of EV products
Support development of logistics systems, including incoming goods, component storage, component flow, and outgoing activities
Facilitate installation of Astemo ERP system into facility
Typical NPI duties as detailed by internal Astemo and customer requirements for start-up of new product/location
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation for PC&L team members
Maintain effectiveness in high visibility situations, handle multiple functions efficiently and ensure department deadlines are met
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization
Promote and carry out the Hitachi Core Values
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology
Confers with and prepares reports for upper management and possibly other organizations
Maintains clean and orderly work environment according to 6S
Interacts with various levels of associates
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will not supervise
Work Environment - Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
Requires approximately 20% travel - Domestic and International (may include short term assignment in a foreign country)
Open-Office Setting
Factory Setting with Noise
Equipment Used
Computer
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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