Operations Improvement Engineer
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Job Title: Operations Improvement Engineer

Reports to: Director of Blasch Global Solutions

Company Description

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., produces, sources and sells net shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide. These industries include specialty alloys, non-ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating and mining.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Operations Improvement Engineer to manage and oversee multiple operations activities within the Blasch Global Solutions Division with the goal of continuous improvement in all aspects of our fulfilment processes. The Operations Improvement Engineer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to; upkeep, improvement and creation of operations documents and documented processes; communicating with vendors, co-workers and customers on quotations and order status and ensuring the quality of products and processes. This position will also require technical input on product design as well as creation and changes to engineered drawings.

To be a successful Operations Improvement Engineer you should be experienced in optimizing and creating operational processes and be an effective team member. An outstanding Operations Improvement Engineer should be dependable and have excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects for all active customer opportunities as they pertain to the BGS Division in Salesforce.
• Manage all aspects for all active customer orders on Hold Status for the BGS Division in the Blasch ERP.
• Process physical products at facility as needed.
• Review, update and create (when needed) all documents and procedures as they relate to the BGS Division Operations processes. Perform and document internal audits of Operations Processes with the goal of ensuring compliance throughout the BGS Division fulfilment process.
• Work with Blasch Quality personnel in keeping all ISO 9001 standards and documentation, relevant to the BGS Division, accurate and current.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily activities in the warehouse.
• Evaluating and reporting on warehouse operations.
• Assist with tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Assist with inspecting (using calipers and other mechanical inspection tools) and packaging of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining records, including a receiving and shipping log, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments, suppliers and customers in the USA and internationally.

All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Global Solutions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Data analysis
• Technical knowledge of industrial processes
• Interpersonal communication
• Writing and interpretation of administrative, industrial and logistics processes

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smart phones. This job also operates in a warehouse and distribution environment which requires occasional heavy lifting and frequent use of industrial equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Our facility is open 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday; 8 hours/day, typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel, including international travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in a related field or 5 years of previous employment in a technically related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a technically related field and 5 years of previous employment in a technically related field
• Experience in SolidWorks
• Experience in ISO 9001 and/or 5S (or similar systems)
• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred but not a prerequisite for this position

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