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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.\nWith over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.\nWhether 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. 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These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.\nCompetitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.\nHealth and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.\nRetirement 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.\nWork-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.\nEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.\nPosition Objective:\nCoordinates production schedules, material flow, inventory transactions, outside processing activities, and shop floor execution to ensure production priorities are met and manufacturing operations run efficiently.\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\nProduction Floor Coordination\no Coordinate kit releases with Production Planning and Stockroom personnel based on production priorities.\no Coordinate ECN implementation activities on the production floor.\no Ensure materials are staged in the appropriate production locations.\no Identify delays, bottlenecks, and roadblocks impacting production plans.\no Utilize downtime opportunities through coordination of unreleased jobs with production planning.\no Coordinate work order closure activities for jobs at final move status.\no Coordinate workflow between Machining, Welding, Stacking, and Assembly departments.\no Track production performance against schedule and report variances.\no Escalate production floor concerns impacting schedule attainment.\no Reconcile open sequences and transactional discrepancies in Shop Manager.\nOutside Processing (OSP) Coordination\no Coordinate frame movement through weld, paint, banding, and transportation schedules.\no Coordinate pull requests and ensure material movement to OSP suppliers.\no Communicate shipment status to requestors.\no Resolve OSP receiving discrepancies with Purchasing and Stockroom teams.\no Resolve reject on-hand inventory issues with Production Planning.\nInventory Control & Material Management\no Monitor NCR inventory transactions and timely disposition processing.\no Monitor bulk inventory transactions and recommend improvements.\no Investigate missing parts, jobs, inventory discrepancies, and negative balances.\no Partner with Unit Managers to resolve shortages affecting production.\no Support inventory accuracy and material reconciliation activities.\nExperience/Skills:\nManufacturing, inventory control, or production planning experience preferred.\nStrong communication and organizational skills.\nExperience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.\nEducation:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN\nAdditional Job Details\nCHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Nidec Power | Careers\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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