Kanban Coordinator Team Leader

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Kanban Coordinator Team Leader to contribute to the Genie team in Moses Lake.

At Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. Were dedicated to driving quality innovation embracing diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Were committed to excellence in everything we do and were seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

This position is responsible for the daily coordination of assigned tasks for the Kanban Coordinator and Service Parts team. This includes training and monitoring production processes of a small group of team members. In addition this position will be responsible for providing a safe work environment ensuring standard work is being performed maintaining 5S levels identifying and resolving quality issues identifying and implementing poka yoke addressing line stop/lost production issues collecting data and maintaining visual displays participating in RIPs and filling in for absent team members on an as needed basis per supervisors request. The Kanban Coordinator Team Leader (KBC TL) will be responsible for setting inventory levels through the use of Kanban and maintaining inventory levels that support production ensures that material flow from supplier to the facility is on time and maintains delivery standards as setforth in the Terex Materials Management System and Terex Production System. Maintains and facilitates timely order and delivery of parts components and supplies to support production and service parts. Responsible for communicating any potential or actual expedite needs to Buyers and concerned parties. This role is also responsible to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams; to solve urgent problems associated with manufacture of products; and document and communicate production outcomes and trends.

What Youll Do:

• Orders materials using standard signals and ordering practices to conform to daily production requirements.
• Identifies and resolves daily material issues facilitating or ordering necessary parts components and supplies for production variance due to part shortages.
• Identifies and communicates all potential and real schedule variances for ontime delivery to their customer. Works to resolve such issues and develops alternate methods or supplier relationships as needed to ensure continued production and manufacturing flow.
• Responsible for setting inventory levels through the use of Kanban (MRP/sequence pull as directed).
• Maintain accurate locations in the PFEP system and on Kanban cards for all purchased and withdrawal loops. Perform daily audits to ensure the integrity of the system.
• Ensure that the delivery vessels (bins totes and racks) used for production materials meet the standards required for safe transport between supplier and Genie. These vessels must be right sized for safe handling and for the part quantity established for this Kanban or part.
• Assists Service Parts Kanban Coordinators Buyers/Planners and other Materials support team to develop interpret and convert intermediateterm plans into action plans.

What Youll Bring:

• Minimum of one year production and inventory control experience.
• Minimum of one year Kanban Coordinator experience.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership ability including experience coaching and training others
• Requires sufficient problemsolving skills to troubleshoot situations such as labor and material shortages while maintaining productivity

Additional things that are great to have:

• Knowledge and skills surrounding Material flow within a production system lean concepts and process as well as production planning with ontime delivery of supplies to internal customers.
• Working knowledge of Service Parts Kanban systems buyer/planner responsibilities and process as well as overall materials systems knowledge
• Depth of knowledge surrounding flow systems as well as quality products being delivered within a TAKT time
• Strong influencing skills as needed to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced handson manufacturing environment
• Forklift operator certification & experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Principles
• Intermediate skills with MS Excel Word and Access
• Strong orientation toward quality safety and continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to establish strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Excellent problem skills

Physical Requirements

• 10hour shifts.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds throughout shift.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Tripping hazards bending stooping.

Why Join Us

• We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration our vision remains forwardlooking and we aim to be a catalyst for change inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers Terex Corporate

The salary range for this position is $29 $34 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience certifications etc.

This above description is nonexhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.