ABOUT:

Key Technology is a worldwide leader in food processing technology. As a global industrial manufacturing company, our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, sorting, automated inspection, specialized conveying, and grading and sizing in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Key Technology is part of the Duravant family of companies.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates the flow of work within or between departments of Manufacturing to expedite production as needed to meet scheduled equipment shipment dates.  Actively works with Engineering, Purchasing and Scheduling to address part shortages to maintain production schedule.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

At all times safety is the top priority while performing any part of your job. Assists Manufacturing with setting priorities as need to meet shipment schedule. Reviews part shortages and works with Scheduling, Purchasing and Engineering to resolve them. Communicate with Project Managers as early in the process as possible when equipment will not ship on time and provide updated shipment date based on available data. Maintain weekly on time shipment database. Complete root cause analysis on late shipment of equipment. Create weekly Production Report by using existing reports and data from the MRP (Material Resource Planning) system. Lead weekly Production Meeting with Project Managers and assign actions items as required. Implement engineering changes as required by Note Changes and/or ECO implementation tasks. Other duties as assigned.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in an MRP (Material Resource Planning) system and/or an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a must.  Experience interpreting Engineering drawings is highly recommended.

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees (30+ hours), including the following:

Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually Dental and Vision Coverage Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage Paid Maternity Leave Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay) Educational Assistance reimbursement Accrued paid time off (PTO)  10 paid holidays annually