**Position Summary:** The primary responsibility of this position will be to ensure the organization’s routers are accurate and up to date. The routing specialist will be responsible for optimizing workflow within our company by designing and managing efficient production routes, utilizing engineering principles and specialized software to minimize production time, cost, and material waste. This position will collaborate with our engineer and production teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. This position will report to our Controller. **Essential Functions of the Job:** 1. Updating and maintaining accurate routing information within our ERP system. 2. Analyze product designs and bills of materials to develop efficient production routing sequences. 3. Create or modify production routes considering factors like machine capacity and labor availability. 4. Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce costs. 5. Monitor production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the routing process. 6. Track key performance indicators related to routings. 7. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements. 8. Updating and maintaining accurate routing information within our ERP system. 9. Create and maintain standard operating procedures related to production routing. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** + Strong understanding of heavy manufacturing processes and production planning principles. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, operator’s manuals, and assembly instructions. + Ability to analyze information and processes - identify problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions. + Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers; including standard office software (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel). + Experience with JDE is preferred. + Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. + Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization. + Effective planning and project management skills. + Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and priorities. + Able to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning, execution, and evaluation of business processes. + Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Leadership Core Competencies: + **Leading Change / Change Management:** _Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance._ + **Leading People / Teamwork:** _Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives._ + **Communication:** _Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization._ + **Business Acumen:** _Understands and interprets business financial and metrics and utilizes the latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively._ + **Results Driven** **_:_** _Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and programs; stressing accountability and continuous improvement_ **Education and Experience:** + High School Diploma required; advanced education preferred. + Previous experience with routings preferred. Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).