Manufacturing Support Specialist

This role is required to be onsite in Red Wing, MN. We are unable to provide sponsorship or relocation at this time.  LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $43,500 - $56,600 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Manufacturing Support Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing operations. This position involves supporting production processes, overseeing the inventory and organization of tools, parts, and equipment used in a manufacturing as well as working directly with suppliers and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Management: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and production teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the manufacturing environment.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of all parts and materials, ensuring stock levels meet production needs.
• Ordering and Procurement: Coordinate with suppliers to order parts, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery.
• Organization: Implement and maintain an organized parts room layout for efficient access and storage of materials.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to understand their needs and ensure they have the necessary parts available.
• Reporting: Generate reports on inventory usage, turnover rates, and stock levels for management review.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a related area or role
• Experience with Inventory Management systems
• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)