Production Control Clerk

About the role

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

About the role

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary

$22.93 - $32.12 hourly

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective

Coordinates production schedules, material flow, inventory transactions, outside processing activities, and shop floor execution to ensure production priorities are met and manufacturing operations run efficiently.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Production Floor Coordination

• Coordinate kit releases with Production Planning and Stockroom personnel based on production priorities.
• Coordinate ECN implementation activities on the production floor.
• Ensure materials are staged in the appropriate production locations.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, and roadblocks impacting production plans.
• Utilize downtime opportunities through coordination of unreleased jobs with production planning.
• Coordinate work order closure activities for jobs at final move status.
• Coordinate workflow between Machining, Welding, Stacking, and Assembly departments.
• Track production performance against schedule and report variances.
• Escalate production floor concerns impacting schedule attainment.
• Reconcile open sequences and transactional discrepancies in Shop Manager.

Outside Processing (OSP) Coordination

• Coordinate frame movement through weld, paint, banding, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate pull requests and ensure material movement to OSP suppliers.
• Communicate shipment status to requestors.
• Resolve OSP receiving discrepancies with Purchasing and Stockroom teams.
• Resolve reject on-hand inventory issues with Production Planning.

Inventory Control & Material Management

• Monitor NCR inventory transactions and timely disposition processing.
• Monitor bulk inventory transactions and recommend improvements.
• Investigate missing parts, jobs, inventory discrepancies, and negative balances.
• Partner with Unit Managers to resolve shortages affecting production.
• Support inventory accuracy and material reconciliation activities.

Experience/Skills

• Manufacturing, inventory control, or production planning experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN
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