Job Description

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As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of whats important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for processing and expediting purchase orders; maximizes the production inventory by monitoring internal usage and reporting quality levels of inventory at all phases of the inventory pipeline to ensure consistent quality specifications; maintains centralized relational database of all production color formula (ex. custom concentrates formulas); maintains and troubleshoots production specific technical hardware and software required in the manufacturing process. Works under regular supervision and to include a review of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Process requisitions for Purchase Orders, which would include entry into SAP systems, in keeping with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
* Reconcile, audit, verify and correct vendor deliveries for accounting, purchasing and inventory control purposes.
* Advise corporate purchasing and local management of unresolved or potential material shortages that impact production plans.
* Processes inventory that has been designated as damaged, defective, or incorrect according to established internal quality and process guidelines.
* Identifies inventory database errors and follows up to ensure correction; takes corrective action to solve the inventory accuracy problems when needed. Completes month end inventory by reconciling beginning inventory, purchases, and ending inventory to actual usage per component.
* Prepares EOQ reports daily, maintains inventory levels on all Raw material for department and maintains external concentrates usage and releases needed. Auditing Monthly usage and statistical information; resolving major variances each month.
* Meet internal needs by working within department to solve quality problems, document quality specifications internally and external vendors products and capabilities. Document laboratory and production trails in relational database to improve Companys raw material product offerings.
* Assist in resolving production and lab issues, minimizes loss, downtime, and inconsistency of products by documenting lab quality assurance metrics, feedback from production, and recording quality control tests performed on finished samples.
* Drive and maintain internal Safety programs, Quality, and Productivity, documenting departmental Procedures and Safety requirements, test efficiency and accuracy; improve overall material product quality by aiding management in the introduction and promotion of experimental technologies and/or new production processes to expand current testing capabilities by utilizing automation techniques to increase efficiency with hardware and software upgrades.
* Maintain all relevant systems databases. Generate, analyze and distribute monthly reports.
* Maintain department internal Safety programs, operating procedures, and proactively identifies any unsafe working conditions to management for resolution.
* Ensures compliance to all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices to include wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, using the appropriate tools and equipment, and exercising the required safety behaviors for the task at hand.
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred with a minimum of two years of related manufacturing process knowledge/experience in related fields of job description. Associates Degree in business a preferred plus. Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
* Successful completion of all Mohawk health and environmental safety training.
* Required use of personal computer and other department specific database systems or software programs.

COMPETENCIES:

* Data gathering techniques.
* Self-starter; resourceful.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with other orally and in writing,
* Ability to work well with others as a team member.
* Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
* Computer advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Power point, and Outlook. Writing Formulas, SAP and AS400 is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Working primarily in an office environment.
* May also spend part of time on manufacturing floor with moderate noise levels which will require the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) hearing protection and safety shoes.
* May be required to travel locally to manufacturing facilities (> 10%)

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawks vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the worlds largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.