· Ensure production goals are met in a timely and accurate manner.

· Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requisitions.

· Consults catalogs and interviews suppliers to obtain prices and specifications

· Enters purchase order in computer system and sends copy to supplier and department originating request

· Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories

· Computes total cost of items purchased.

· Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries

· Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to bidders or places orders with suppliers or mail order firms

· Assists the technical sales department personnel in the quoting process

· Recommends changes to management operations and material control manuals.

· Create, manage and support recognition and communication that fosters an environment of teamwork for associates and peers.

· Develop, revise and maintain production schedules to insure timely shipments of all products as specified in the Master Schedule related to specified product line(s).

· Create and maintain all manufacturing work orders related to specified product line(s)

· Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times

· Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects

· Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions

· Prepares reports and presentations as needed to share with management and other departments.

· Creates written procedures and ensures compliance as related to all production planning activities.

· Prepares purchase requisition to obtain materials, tools, and equipment related to assigned products line(s)

· Performs other duties as assigned.