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Essential Job Functions: •         Run, review and action MRP purchasing recommendations. •         Release, expedite, defer or cancel purchase orders as needed. •         Maintain purchasing related supplier master and item master data in ERP system.  •         Review open order reports, take action as needed. •         Manage purchasing Kanban system and cards. •         Create and distribute supplier scorecards. Review with suppliers as needed. •         Participate as a member of the Cost Reduction Team. •         Provide purchasing and project support to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Accounts Payable and Sales departments as needed. •         Conduct supplier audits as needed. •         Participate as a member of the ABC Inventory Project – assist in improvements on lead times, terms, order quantities, stocking agreements, consignment, etc. •         Source components for new products.  •         Monitor domestic and...

Responsibilities: Drive the creation of a culture to support achieving world class operational performance through the focus of improving processes, eliminating wastes, and optimizing flows in all manufacturing and supply chain functions. Work with the Leadership Team to develop Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems strategy for the organization. Implement and execute the Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems strategy across the organization. Provide leadership and coaching to all levels of the organization for all Continuous Improvement activities. Conduct process audits and training as necessary to meet overall company objectives. Conduct regular reviews of the organization’s progress and performance on overall continuous improvement goals and objectives. Mentor all levels of the organization to develop common understanding of relevant concepts and available tools. Drive consistency across the organization. Act as a Change Agent and Champion for new process...