Job Title: Product Improvement Specialist Job Location: Pooler, Georgia Salary: Salary to be discussed Description: This position is responsible for maintaining the corporate bills of material for commercial and military products through the analysis and coordination of Product Improvements (PI's) issued by Engineering to ensure incorporation into current and/or future products. Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:* Maintain the computerized corporate bills of material for commercial and military products.* Process Product Improvements into the electronic bills of material.* Lead the PI Implementation Process by communicating PI changes to relevant departments and ensuring appropriate/timely line incorporation.* Maintain relevant data management, communication management and tracking systems for effective change communication.* Support future product development trials, projects, and tooling activities through the incorporation of PI changes and the coordination of part planning and requisition efforts.* Monitor planning and change incorporation processes for effective and efficient incorporation that minimizes obsolescence and line disruption.* Investigate and resolve discrepancies and errors in the bills of material.* Serve as the point of contact for incorporation of Concession Requests.* Maintain a working knowledge of current engineering changes and product design/function.* Other projects as assigned.* Qualified candidate must have knowledge of lean manufacturing and related concepts.* Qualified candidate must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.* Qualified candidate must have knowledge of bill of materials structures and methodologies.* Qualified candidate must have strong analytical skills.* Qualified candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills.* Qualified candidate must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.Minimum Qualifications:* High school diploma or GED. * Two (2) years of engineering change or production control experience in a manufacturing environment.* Must have experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and SAP.Preferred Qualifications:* Four (4) years of engineering change or production control experience in a related industry .* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.Job Conditions: Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment. Subject to noise and temperature changes.Physical Requirements: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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:* Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. * The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED. Requirements: Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience: 24 Months Special Requirements: This job does not have any special requirements. Return Click here to Apply
