J.B. Poindexter & Co · 10 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Administrator
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expJ.B. Poindexter & Co is a leading manufacturer in the walk-in van body industry. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Administrator to provide administrative support to the Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams, focusing on various reporting and documentation activities.
AutomotiveFood TrucksManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams regarding a multitude of administrative and reporting activities
ME Functions
Skeleton writing: Engineering Change Order (ECO) - subsequently to be submitted by ME
ECO Approval Assistance
Preliminary & Final Design Review (PDR & FDR) Documentation
Project Documentation
ECO Tracking – Document ECOs submitted by ME through completion of ECO
Standard Work Instruction (SWI) Assistance
Process Documentation
Creating and distributing ME directional letters
CI Functions
Updating and posting Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Boards
Updating and Posting 5S Scores
Scheduling 5S audits
Making vinyl signs
Time Studies as it relates to Labor Times and Kaizen Events
Collecting and Scanning Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) paperwork
Orientation Training
Data Collection - Pre-work for Kaizens
Assists in cost-saving initiative investigations
Provides other reports as requested
Provides support by entering, formatting, and printing information; organizing work; relaying messages; maintaining equipment and supplies
Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PLPS team efforts
Adheres to Quality policy
Adheres to Safety policies and practices, behavior-based safety 100% of the time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have 2+ years of experience in an administrative support role
Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Some experience in Lean Manufacturing, CI and/or ME
Meticulous and well-organized; able to multitask; able to follow through on long-term projects
Professional attitude, demeanor, and appearance, as well as being personable, approachable, and having a positive attitude
Able to learn quickly, work independently, and demonstrate time management skills
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
10 company-paid holidays
Vacation and personal time
Company
J.B. Poindexter & Co
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.4B2025-07-30Debt Financing· $250M
2023-12-18Debt Financing· $600M
2023-12-04Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Mark Arnold
VP of Business Systems & CIO
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