Location: Allentown, PA
Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
and projects and produces accurate, timely, and quality work. Job Duties Receives order acknowledgments for each purchase order (PO), and informs internal customers of any anticipated delays. Manages vendors to mitigate delayed shipments and ensure the contract pricing is appropriately applied.
Develops information for the supply chain management (SCM) databases in support of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Manages the procurement process for all products and services and communicates outcomes to departments and vendors. Scope of responsibility includes Stock and Non-Stock products. Secures cost savings through adherence to contractual standards established by Strategic
Sourcing partners. Certify PO accuracy to ensure downstream processes; including but not limited to smoothly managing receiving and invoice payments. Applies technology to streamline work processes, reduce turnaround time, and create more effective workflow.
Manages patient-specific requests on product research, sourcing, price confirmation, and expediting. Expedites and investigates problems relating to purchases, back-orders, and damage and takes corrective action as needed. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 3 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory, or related field. Ability to successfully process purchase orders in multiple systems. Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret requests, and communicate effectively regarding solutions and next steps.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of leaders, customers, colleagues, and suppliers. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Demonstrates proficiency in sourcing, evaluating, and selecting supplies to meet end users' requirements with a focus on quality, service, and cost.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, inventory, and internet software, and PC hardware. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Manufacturing/Operation jobs involve the process of creating products from raw materials or components, typically in a systematic and organized manner. These roles often include tasks such as assembly, machine operation, quality control, and maintenance of equipment. Key features of these positions include hands-on work, adherence to safety protocols, a focus on efficiency and productivity, and the necessity of technical knowledge or specialized skills. Jobs in this sector can range from assembly line workers to machine operators and engineers, all contributing to the transformation of inputs into finished goods.
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Assist machine operators as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Label boxes with proper labels. Get straws organized on the conveyor belt. Pick up the packed bag of straws from automation machine.
Inspect packed straws. Make sure there is no pinched end or opened end, or any other sealing issues and defects. Pack product properly in boxes and with proper quantity. Monitor the straw hopper and make sure it is not overfilled. Take extra straws out from hopper when technician is working on the wrapping machine. Learn how to change wrapping film rolls and clear the wrapper jams. Help to change
wrapping film rolls when technician is busy. Makes sure work area is clean and safe/free from any trip hazards. Report any safety issues and issues with machine or products to the production lead on duty.
Job Duties: S etup extrusion machine, prepare tooling, start up the production line. Perform production line changeover. Know all the parameters on the machine and know how to make adjustments. Follow relevant SOP to start up and shut down production and clean out.
Perform diagnosis and troubleshoot machinery to obtain better productivity. Fix or replace malfunctional components. Perform machine preventive maintenance and major repairs. Assist with other coworkers in production when needed.
