Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
• Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends.
• May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.
• Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control.
• Compiles records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock or inventory, and/or in production.
• Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Assists in determining possible and actual shortages. May initiate action to correct these deficiencies.
• Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers including assembly, machinery, processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products. May set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes. May be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience. Work is clearly defined, routine or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised. Learns operating equipment and established operational procedures. Works on welldefined clerical tasks in distribution center.

Organizational Impact: Performs basic activities and records data in manufacturing/production operations or distribution center. Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed. Provide data and information when minor changes may be required based on review.

Communication and Influence: Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Leadership and Talent Management: N/A Job at this level are focused on self-development. Required Knowledge and

Experience: Recommended basic job knowledge of production related systems and procedures. 0 years of experience required.