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posted 4/21/10 ALL POSITIONS: SPRINGFIELD REMANUFACTURING CORP-SPRINGFIELD MO

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for production materials and services as well as some indirect supplies such as burden supplies. This will be achieved by continual reviews of MRP system and determining economic order quantities based on price, ordering cost, and carrying cost. Buyers are responsible for ensuring both new and current suppliers are compliant with current Quality Assurance standards. Success in this position results in adequate inventory levels to guarantee continuous production while keeping carrying costs to a minimum.

· Processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, documents competitive bidding, types purchase orders

· Purchase, plan, and expedite materials and supplies for use in the manufacturing process and operation of the business guaranteeing that the Company meets 100% on-time delivery

· Qualify and approve suppliers of services and products ensuring their ability to provide a quality product with 100% on-time delivery

· Ensure appropriate documentation is available allowing the Quality Department to inspect and approve supplier samples

· Verify all suppliers have a quality approved system that demonstrates, through certification and/or a Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP), the supplier meets the quality standard required for SRC as laid out in document TS-1022

· Analyze vendor performance and review issues with vendors and define action plans with the vendors to correct these deficiencies.

· Negotiate and manage contracts based on volume, price, payment terms, quality, and on-time delivery

· Review market conditions for opportunities to take advantage of long and short-term price reductions allowing the Company to maintain a competitive price to the Customer

· Reviews back orders to establish policies and controls to reduce the number of back orders due to lack of parts considering the impact a “machine down” has on the Customer’s livelihood

· Expedites delivery of orders while comprehending the burden and financial impact it may place on the internal customer

· Makes special arrangements for delivery and creates plans to eliminate the need for such deliveries in the future

· Participate in annual and periodic inventory counts to establish data integrity which, in turn, promote continual supply to the production line

· Maintain daily, monthly, and to-date reports to determine current and future planning and purchases

· Review and focus on key performance indicators relating to critical parts not on hand, inventory turns, purchase price variance, freight variance, volume of short lead to full lead time orders, and other indicators as defined by the Director of Manufacturing

· Participate and support the principles of Open Book Management and recognize the responsibilities of being a part owner of the company

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed mostly in a controlled atmosphere. Some exposure to harsh conditions—such as: dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures—for short periods of time is possible. This employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of Haz/Com regulations and requirements. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting 70%, standing/walking 30%. Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds frequently is required. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, stand, and use hands and arms to reach, climb or balance; and talk and hear. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

· Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Competent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to multi task

· Associate’s degree in Business, Operations/Manufacturing or related technical discipline is preferred.

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SUPPLY CHAIN PURCHASING MANAGER: Reporting to the General Manager, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of buyers and related workers involved in sourcing and purchasing materials, products, and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Qualify and approve both foreign and domestic suppliers of products and services

· Negotiate contracts with suppliers based on volume, price, quality, on-time delivery, and customer service

· Attend trade shows, supplier/industry expositions

· Contribute to the process of developing standard costs for product lines, with a primary role of continually reviewing market conditions/suppliers for long and short-term price reductions

· Interact with all departments to ensure currency on all material changes, this includes sitting on various cross-functional committees

· Resolve supplier or contractor grievances as needed

· Manage NAFTA documentation

· Assist in establishing and managing the departmental budgets and participate in the development of goals and strategies for the Purchasing Department

· Interface with Corporate officers on centralized contracts and tasks, and with other functional departments to meet internal and external customer needs

· Work with Buyers to monitor sales records and inventory of current stock to determine ideal carrying levels

· Supervise employees including employee selection, development, and disciplinary action

· Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate personnel to ensure a well-qualified and motivated department

· Provide leadership for the department communicating the strategic vision of organization

· Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve organization’s goals

· Meet with employees, customers, suppliers, and other guests of the Company as required to build and promote relationships

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Requirements:

· Five years experience with MRP/ERP systems.

· Five years experience with production scheduling, warehousing, and inventory control.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in order to effectively communicate with employees, suppliers, and customers.

· Continuous education through trade journals, company publications, trade shows, conferences, plant tours as well as formal education.

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to comprehend engineering drawings.

· Excellent negotiation skills essential.

· Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.

· Knowledge of transportation/freight practices.

· Possess strong leadership and managerial skills, promote a team environment.

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize, delegate, and organize assignments.

· Attention to detail and ability to react to production changes and/or supplier delays.

· Handle confidential information appropriately.

Work Environment: Work is performed mostly in a controlled atmosphere. Some exposure to harsh conditions—such as: dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures—for short periods of time is possible. This employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of Haz/Com regulations and requirements. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Physical Demands: Standing 15%, sitting, 70%, walking 15%. This position requires occasional physical effort including lifting, pushing and pulling material weighing up to 20 pounds. Standing/walking 40% and sitting 60%. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear. Overnight travel of varying lengths may be required, at times with little notice

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business or related discipline preferred. Certified Purchasing Manager certification preferred.

Contact: Travis Morrison, HR Manager

Springfield Remanufacturing Corp

650 N. Broadview Place

Springfield, MO 65802-1099

Office: 417-864-0664

Fax: 417-864-0600

Mobile: 417-343-7451

tmorrison@srcreman.com

Job Title:	Master Scheduler	EEO Category:	Professional
Job Group:	Salary Exempt	Department:	Materials

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Materials Manager, this position serves as the central control for order entry activity. Work center capacity constraints are developed and reviewed periodically. Sales forecasts by part number or product grouping are placed in the master schedule with the primary purpose of level loading production schedules while meeting internal and external customer time requirements. When actual orders are booked, master scheduler ensures lead-times are honored, and reviews current inventory records for products/parts/materials available; ensures current inventories are used before revisions are made to avoid costly write-offs. The master scheduler may, with proper authorization, build finished goods inventory to smooth production schedules and meet expected customer demand while controlling costly fluctuations in employment levels. Interfaces with Corporate officers and other functional departments, and develops/issues periodic status reports. Participates in and supports the principles of Open Book Management and recognizes the responsibilities of being an owner of the company.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Education	High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree in business or technical discipline preferred.
Training Required	Employee orientation, sexual harassment training, safety orientation, and Quality Systems orientation. Engine and component knowledge is extremely helpful.
Equipment Used	Computer, copier, calculator, telephone, and fax.
Safety	Must wear all required personal protection equipment in designated areas. Care necessary to avoid placing self and others in an unsafe environment.
Quality of Work	Conformance to requirements is important to succeeding operations. Will support Quality System.
Physical Demand	This position requires occasional physical effort, lifting, pushing and pulling material weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Sitting 60%, walking 40%.
Work Environment	Exposure to atmospheric conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures. The Employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of Haz/Com regulations and requirements.