Process Planner
Location: La Crosse, WI, United States
Are you someone that is detail-oriented, a team player, and experienced in planning & manufacturing? We have an immediate need for a Process Planner onsite in La Crosse that specializes in Screen Printing. This is a 1st shift and NO weekends opportunity! Schedule : Monday - Friday 7AM-3PM Pay : 20-24 per hour based on experience JOB SUMMARY The Process Planner estimates the cost of manufacturing customer products and prepares a manufacturing plan for production. This includes reviewing customer blue prints and specifications, determining the most cost effective layout, utilizing costing formulas to determine price and working with the internal process to prepare the layout and instructions for the manufacturing plan. Lean methods are practiced to achieve process improvement in the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment of Customer Specifications Reviews external customer documents (prints, samples, any written specifications) for requirements. Determines if required information is complete, if not, obtains any additional required information. Assesses raw material, ink, tooling, and processes required to manufacture the customer product. Determines if product can be manufactured completely in house, or if some jobs will need to be outsourced. Ability to maintain a neat and organized work area so others can easily access files and documentation when required. Cost Estimation Determines cost for raw material, ink, tooling, and any special services. Utilizes costing formulas and tools to create a pricing structure for customer product. Reviews pricing for errors, possible required additions and/or discounts. Determines unit price for each unit of measure required by the customer and documents determined pricing in the internal database in a timely manner. Prepares an estimate of manufacturing costs and communicates the quote to the customer. Reviews documents for cost savings alternatives. Preparation of Manufacturing Plan for Production Reviews internal production capabilities and processes used for manufacturing customer products. Determines if capabilities and/or processes have improved or changed since the time of cost estimate. Makes any necessary changes to the rough draft manufacturing plan and/or cost estimation. Prepares the manufacturing plan for production of the customer products. Determines most efficient manufacturing layout for customer products. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as an information resource for internal and external customers. Provides necessary samples and/or documentation requested by internal and external customers. Interacts with customers via telephone, email, fax, and in person when necessary. Supports and assists in the activities of the Sales Support Team in regard to decision making, operations planning, special projects, and identification and resolution of issues. Determines inventory disposition in case of changing revisions. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent required. One to three years' experience with screen printing manufacturing processes required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM JOB Knowledge in mathematics with proficiency in algebra and geometry. Ability to work proficiently in Outlook, Excel and Word. Ability to interpret blueprints, switch maps, diagrams and engineering drawings. Ability to follow detailed work instructions. Ability to work with others to meet tight deadlines. Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with co-workers and customers. Ability to work independently without continued support from others. ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.
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