Bill of Material Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for entering the Bill of Materials into the ERP system and creating special BOM’s and routings for custom jobs. Part numbers shall be created and maintained based upon engineering bill of materials. Ensure the smooth transition for all engineering changes and communicate effectively to minimize operational issues. This role is responsible for ensuring custom orders are built to the specs given by the customer and directing the floor as to what materials to use to build the order. This position must communicate with the assembly team to ensure product is built correctly.

What You Will be Doing:

• Building structures for custom orders.
• Work with Purchasing to buy special materials and track materials to ensure timely delivery for major projects.
• Work closely with scheduling team and production leads.
• Entering BOM’s for new products and changing BOM’s when required from an ECR or ECO.
• Work with Product Development to set up custom order process on new products.
• Modify product drawings in SolidWorks.
• Assist in ECR execution.
• Audit system structures and item cards.
• Work on Kaizen Teams to support engineering modifications and specials processes.
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering team on active projects.
• Engage in monitoring and enhancing processes and internal controls.
• Drive improvements on custom orders process to ensure satisfaction with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. Understanding of BOM structure and labor standards required.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Proficiency with CAD, SolidWorks
• Project management and follow through (stays with or follows-up on tasks, takes ownership, fully accountable and responsive to others.  Focus on initiatives that are integral to the success of our corporate strategy—managing goals and deliverables.) 
• Ability to train and empower employees
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and patience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular) required.
• Ability to interface with different business levels and disciplines as necessary
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and work extra hours if needed
• Curiosity – Interest in listening and learning; always seeking outside perspectives and adept at interactive and iterative conversations (bounce ideas off each other and coming to conclusions)
• Action-oriented (“roll-up your sleeves attitude”) – Gathers appropriate input and takes action.  Meets deadlines and continues to bring new ideas and projects to accelerate GMi’s growth
• Customer Service Oriented – Conveys sensitivity to others (internal and external) and shares appropriate information to cooperatively and fairly resolve concerns
• Promote and encourage GMI Companies Core Values
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflict
• Ability to listen and interpret the needs of internal customers
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  APICS Certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear.  The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee frequently lifts up to 20 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires exposure to manufacturing plant environment where the temperature may vary hot or cold and the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses are required.  The typical noise level is moderate when in plant environment. Exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts.

GMi is a US based manufacturing company developing new products, growing into new markets and looking for people who can drive future growth. GMi manufactures over 95% of its products and is known for safe, quality-focused reputation and service to customers. Performance matters! Check out our website:

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Company Description

GMi is a US based manufacturing company developing new products, growing into new markets and looking for people who can drive future growth. GMi manufactures over 95% of its products and is known for safe, quality-focused reputation and service to customers. Performance matters! Check out our website: \r\n\r\n