Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company - Simsbury, CT
posted 2 months ago
The Operations Logistics Coordinator plays a crucial role within the Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems solutions. This position is integral to supporting the energetic operations floor by collaborating with Value Stream Managers (VSM), Master Schedulers, Planners, and Shop Floor Supervisors (SFS) to ensure seamless daily operations. The coordinator will be responsible for evaluating material needs and movements on the production floor, which is essential for maintaining continuous operations across all areas. In this role, the Operations Logistics Coordinator will proactively monitor explosive quantities by location group to ensure compliance with net explosive weight limits. This includes addressing any Quantity Distance (QD) Exceedance Alerts generated by the ERP system. The coordinator will also serve as the Shelf-Life Coordinator, overseeing the maintenance and logical or physical disposal of expired materials, as well as escalating the need for replacement or recertification of materials that are still in demand. Additionally, the coordinator will establish and maintain Kanban systems throughout each value stream, ensuring that floor stock is replenished as needed. This involves submitting cards to Material Control (MC) and coordinating purchase requisitions with Planners for stock managed at the value stream level. The role also includes coordinating shipments, creating packing slips, and assisting with various packaging tasks, including Radiography for N-Ray shipments. The Operations Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining 5S standards, conducting audits, and ensuring that all actions are resolved. Furthermore, the coordinator will oversee calibration processes and the maintenance of desiccators, ensuring that all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained. Overall, this position requires a proactive approach to identifying material constraints and providing critical information that impacts project schedules, making it a vital role in the operational success of the company.