Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
Company: Briggs & Stratton
do this by: Acting as a liaison between multiple departments to ensure the delivery of appropriate component parts to manufacturing facilities through ordering and expediting as needed. Monitoring purchase requisitions and invoices including: expediting shipments by preparing/following up on orders and obtaining certifications of delivery.
Maintaining necessary records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor, specifications and catalog files Manages relationships with suppliers and internal functions and proactively communicates demand schedules to suppliers. Maintaining supplier requisite programs to manage unanticipated demand spikes as needed; creates and manages
lead-time reduction programs with suppliers. Analyzing purchasing practices, evaluates quotes and performs cost/price and value analysis to recommend or develop alternative suppliers.
Ensuring compliance with supplier contracts and commercial terms sheets. Maintaining records for tooling at vendors; submits capital requests for tooling upgrades or replacement with sufficient lead time. Performing other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. - You are the kind of person who is: A strong communicator. Committed to quality and safety. Data driven.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Typically requires a minimum of three years of experience in purchasing or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field. Previous supervisory or management experience. Extensive tool crib experience will be considered in place of supervisory or management experience. Previous experience working within a production/manufacturing setting is preferred. Additional Knowledge & Skills: Thorough understanding of sourcing/supply strategies, materials requirements planning and other replenishment planning techniques. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and to build business relationships. Ability to represent the company with suppliers in a business-like, professional manner. Must be able to build and sustain relationships. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications, statistical process controls and other quality management techniques. Knowledge of basic Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) principles. Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location. Travel Required: % of Travel: Minimal How often: As Needed Where: Regionally, Domestically Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location: Poplar Bluff, MO (On-Site) Physical & Environmental Requirements: Must be comfortable working in a hybrid office/manufacturing setting. This position will be active on the manufacturing floor as well as work within the digital systems of the facility. Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, Simpli Phi®, Branco® and Victa® brands.
Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, interaction, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, interactionual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.
Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
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on consistently providing a quality product, friendly service, and great value that make customers confident that we are their best rental choice. We are looking for a dynamic career-oriented individual to join our team as a Lot Porter! As a Lot Porter, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our rental vehicles are parked in the right spots, shuttle them to and from different locations, backss and report any new damages to vehicles, and provide exceptional customer service to customers returning their rental cars on occasion.
Please see our descriptions below for more details on the position of Lot Porter at the Springfield-Branson National Airport: Urgently Hiring: $500.00 Hiring
Bonus After 90 Days! Why Join Our Team? Pay is $14/hr. A pay differential for any hours worked Monday- Friday from 6:00PM to close as well as a differential for all weekend shifts.
$500 hiring bonus on third month of employment. Part-Time Hours (up to 30 hours/week). Back-to-back days off. Paid breaks and double time for working holidays. 401k Retirement Plan if you wish to enroll. Team-centric work environment where you are never alone and always have help available. Employee discount, including discounted prices on the purchase of new 2023/2024 cars. Advancement opportunities within the company. What Are the Position Requirements? High school diploma or equivalent GED required. A valid
driver's license and good driving record. Ability to drive different sized cars consistently and safely in our lot.
Ability to back cars into parking spots. Willingness to work in the outdoor weather and get in/out of cars consistently (all cars have available heat and AC for employee use). Someone who is punctual and gives appropriate notice when requesting time off. What Will I Do? backss rental vehicles inside and outside for any potential damage from customers and document it. Ensure that the rental cars are in good operational condition when customers return them. Shuttle cars from ready/return spots, staging lot, and service area. Assist customers with removing their bags from the rental car, if needed.
To conclude, we are looking for someone who is interested in joining our team for an extended period of time. We love to treat our employees just as much as our customers and with this role you will quickly become vital to our operations and the company's success! Being a company that goes off a first-name basis, you will quickly become a part of a family who wants to see you succeed, even if this role is a transition to a new journey. Apply today and we hope to catch you on the phone soon.
quality by utilizing both prevention and detection methods Perform in a structured environment that is driven by self-discipline and a philosophy of continual improvement. Utilize the 5S process and philosophy to establish work place norms for orderliness, cleanliness, and discipline Actively participate in the meeting or exceeding of departmental goals for safety, quality, and productivity by employing the principles of lean manufacturing Conduct themselves in a safe manner by following all job safe practices Adhere to all plant policies, procedures, and work instructions Accept personal ownership of company, plant and departmental goals for quality, productivity and safety Maintain and
continuously improve work area(s) as well as associated tools and equipment Develop and constantly enhance job skills and knowledge throughout all production areas of the plant Ability to distinguish variations in product color as well as other defects.
Knowledge of customer paint quality specifications and standards. Knowledge of conveyance systems used in paint. The Experience You Will Bring Requirements: Ability to become proficient in operating and troubleshooting multiple manufacturing processes Verbal and written communication skills Proficient in developing interpersonal relationships Highly motivated self-starting individual who is comfortable working as part of a team
Analytical problem solver with a mindset of continual improvement Must be willing and able to work any shift, including off shifts Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to finger fine manipulation, handle, and feel; reach with arms and hands above head; talk and hear Sometimes required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or sit Specific vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Must lift up to 50 lbs.
on occasion. Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures & perform work indoors/outdoors as needed. Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: /doc/Everify. pdf.
