Operations Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan orders using scheduling dashboards to meet manufacturing due dates (MDD) by ensuring material, personnel, and machine capacity availability.
• Monitor and physically locate orders to ensure smooth flow through production processes and proactively address potential delays.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors, material planners, and downstream work centers to manage order flow and minimize changeovers.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvements by addressing gaps in material availability, machine downtime, and lead times.
• Manage material requirements by reviewing PO transactions, shipment due dates, and materials in transit.
• Assume supervisor responsibilities during their absence, including personnel management, order traceability, and expedites.
• Utilize production reports to proactively manage large orders and ensure realistic rescheduling when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
• Strong problem-solving, investigative, and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, managers, and engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in connector manufacturing.
• College education.
• Proficiency with Samtec Global Network (SGN), Shop Floor Control, or Inventory Suite.
• Multilingual skills (English, Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese).

About the Company

Samtec, Inc. is a global leader in high-speed connectivity solutions, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.