Production Control Expeditor

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Production Control Expeditor to join the Legrand DPC Team in Reno,  NV.Under the direction of the Production Control Manager, the Production Control Expeditor will independently support all efforts related to the execution of the daily Production Schedule. The Expeditor is expected to utilize system tools and processes to ensure that the production supply chain is effective in meeting the needs of internal and external customers while maintaining required delivery and inventory goals. The Expeditor has a significant impact on customer service and production activity and therefore must be a creative thinker with sound decision making ability that acts with the customer in mind. The Expeditor will ensure that all assigned duties are performed with the highest quality, quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. The Expeditor, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive work environment, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Attend daily Legrand Way (LW) production meetings to effectively exchange information to ensure daily, weekly and monthly metrics and improvement activities are driven to success.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service and inventory management. Actively participate in ongoing cost reduction efforts.
• Effectively communicate potential production problems to management and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions using Quick Response Implementation and Issue Tracking Programs.
• Ensure all materials for special projects (Hot Production Orders, Rework Orders, Conversions) are staged according to priority and well communicated with the Production team.
• Supports New Product Introduction Review Process under support of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Participate in cross-training within the department to ensure understanding of all Production Control responsibilities.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience within the supply chain function, preferably in planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Experience with ERP Materials Management and Production Planning tools. SAP preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint), experience with Salesforce.com preferred.
• Basic understanding of the use of OTD, Quality, Resource Allocation, Routings metrics to drive and support improvement.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company including Production, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Quality - Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

The work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly.  All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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