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General Overview

Functional Area: Operations (OPS)
Career Stream:  Operations Support (SUP)
Role: Administrator 2
Job Title: Operations Support Administrator 2                   
Job Code:AD2-OPS-SUP
Job Level:  Level 05                 
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Summary

Celestica is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Workflow Specialist will play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing processes and ensuring the timely availability of materials. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, material planning, and supply chain dynamics within a complex aerospace environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and improving production flow, identifying and resolving material shortages, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall operational efficiency and on-time delivery. This role demands a blend of analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication to navigate the intricacies of Celestica's manufacturing processes.

Detailed Description

Manufacturing Workflow Optimization:

• Process Analysis and Improvement: Analyze existing manufacturing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Workflow Design and Implementation: Develop and document optimized manufacturing workflows, including process flowcharts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with Celestica's quality standards and regulatory requirements. (This role may partner with CI role to help achieve these designs)
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in or leading kaizen events, problem-solving teams, and other initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Training and Support: Assist with development and delivery of training materials and provide support to production personnel on new or revised workflows and procedures.
• Performance Monitoring: As required, establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of workflow improvements and report on progress to stakeholders.

Manufacturing Materials Expediting:

• Material Status Monitoring: Proactively monitor the status of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to ensure timely availability for production schedules, utilizing Celestica's ERP system (e.g., SAP).
• Shortage Identification and Resolution: Identify potential and actual material shortages through regular review of MRP reports, communication with planning and procurement, and shop floor interaction.
• Expediting Critical Materials: Prioritize and expedite the delivery of critical materials to prevent production delays, working closely with supply chain department, stockrooms, and internal stakeholders.
• Communication and Coordination: Maintain clear and proactive communication with production planning, purchasing, program management, and warehouse personnel, regarding material availability, delivery schedules, and potential issues.  Assist with coordination of PROs/RMAs and material with special requirements such as LONs or DCMA witness inspection tracking.
• Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve material-related issues, including discrepancies in quantity, quality, or delivery, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Inventory Management Support: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and participate in cycle counts and physical inventories as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of material status, expediting activities, and any issues encountered. Generate reports on material availability and potential risks.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all material handling and tracking activities comply with Celestica's internal policies, quality standards, and relevant aerospace regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing assembly processes and product process flow
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: SAP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google suite

Physical Demands

•  Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

2+ years manufacturing experience

Typical Education

Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.