Description:Material SpecialistPlans and schedules simple (fewer capacity constraints, fewer work centers, fewer process, lower change over complexity) manufacturing processes of all current production and service parts. Schedules requirements for material with regard to the client Production System including kanbans/triggers, delivery and achievement of the production schedule. May develop line sequencing of options. May provide work direction. Duties:Schedules production parts. Schedules service parts. Expedites production and purchased parts. Coordinates needed parts from other client departments. Coordinates and communicates the implementation of engineering and material changes. Assists the production department in manpower planning. Performs general administrative duties as needed to meet administrative support needs. Assists in coordinating the department's inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting.Specific Position RequirementsQualifications:Education: 4-year degree in any business-related field is highly preferred.Experience:Manufacturing experience is a plus.Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel).Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.Work Location: This position will spend 50% of the time working on the shop floor.Notes:1st shift positionHours: 6 AM to 2:30 PM with possible overtime.Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work.Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed.This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:Material SpecialistPlans and schedules simple (fewer capacity constraints, fewer work centers, fewer process, lower change over complexity) manufacturing processes of all current production and service parts. Schedules requirements for material with regard to the client Production System including kanbans/triggers, delivery and achievement of the production schedule. May develop line sequencing of options. May provide work direction.
Duties:
Schedules production parts. Schedules service parts. Expedites production and purchased parts. Coordinates needed parts from other client departments. Coordinates and communicates the implementation of engineering and material changes. Assists the production department in manpower planning. Performs general administrative duties as needed to meet administrative support needs. Assists in coordinating the department's inventory integrity and accuracy, including production and scrap reporting.Specific Position RequirementsQualifications:Education: 4-year degree in any business-related field is highly preferred.Experience:Manufacturing experience is a plus.Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel).Open to recent graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of work history post-graduation.Work Location: This position will spend 50% of the time working on the shop floor.Notes:1st shift positionHours: 6 AM to 2:30 PM with possible overtime.Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekend work.Candidates must be willing to work off-shift hours if needed.This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.
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Posted (May 01, 2026)
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