On Wing Support Tooling Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for onsite Special Tooling inventory control and support (location control, dock arrival & departure inspect & check-in/out).  Provide support to shipments and timely reverse logistics return of field deployed assets.   Lead annual site Physical Inventory and monthly cycle counts.

• Lead all calibration compliance activity for shop assigned Special Tooling and Hand Tools.  Foster positive relationships with calibration vendor(s).   Accountable super-user of Indysoft system, including data entry, focal to manage proactive re-calibrations to prevent expiration of active use inventory, facilitate proactive routings to vendor(s), audit support, and primary trainer to other site personnel.

• Accountable gatekeeper for all stored tools within site, including management of tool crib.  Assure LEAN layout and organized storage throughout facility.  Lead all packaging, crating, and provider of weights and dims to Logistics Ldr

• Partner and assimilate with Site Engineer(s), Planner(s), Matl & Logistics team, Quality leader, and LEAN leader in support of productivity and cost out projects.

• Provide daily operations support to eWMS (inventory master maintenance, viewing & online ordering/shipping).  Site GoTo resource for training and user permission access.  Drive consistency & best practice sharing across shop personnel.

• Maintain open communications and provide issue resolution support to technicians, liaison to other sites & HQ,  advocate for simplification and future enhancements.  Work in collaboration with Global Tooling Shop Coordinator (Batavia HQ) to drive continuous and sustainable improvements.

• Support site-specific initiatives, including EH&S Framework, Tooling-related Quality concern investigations, ergo-related shop floor enhancements, and Digital programs & implementations.

• Maintain continuity and presence with Global Tooling organization and Pilot Maersk team.

Qualification / Requirements:

• Field Service, Supply Chain, or Aviation engine shop experience, technical discipline from an accredited university or college (Or High School Diploma / GED with minimum 4 years of industry experience)

• Experience with Microsoft Access and SQL for Inventory Management is good to have, but not mandatory

Desired Characteristics:

• Customer focused

• Infectious enthusiasm, and self-motivated

• Demonstrated cross functional integration skills

• Process driven approach to problem solving

• Proven track record of execution 

• Experience in Project Management, LEAN, Quality functions

• Technical expertise with Aviation Commercial Tooling, A&P license

• Technical understanding, drawing interpretation / background in aircraft engineering

• Ability to work effectively in matrix org, and embrace / lead change

• Prior experience with material handling equipment, fork lift operator trained

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn 

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively 

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed  

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative 

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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