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Kanban Coordinator Team Leader

Terex Corporation
401(k)
United States, Washington, Moses Lake
May 06, 2025

Job Description:

Join our Team: Kanban Coordinator Team Leader, Onsite
Moses Lake, Washington

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Kanban Coordinator Team Leader to contribute to the Genie team in Moses Lake.

At Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

This position is responsible for the daily coordination of assigned tasks for the Kanban Coordinator and Service Parts team. This includes training and monitoring production processes of a small group of team members. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing a safe work environment, ensuring standard work is being performed, maintaining 5S levels, identifying and resolving quality issues, identifying, and implementing poka yoke, addressing line stop/lost production issues, collecting data and maintaining visual displays, participating in RIP's, and filling in for absent team members on an as needed basis per supervisor's request. The Kanban Coordinator Team Leader (KBC TL) will be responsible for setting inventory levels through the use of Kanban and maintaining inventory levels that support production rates.KBC ensures that material flow from supplier to the facility is on time and maintains delivery standards as set-forth in the Terex Materials Management System and Terex Production System. Maintains and facilitates timely order and delivery of parts, components, and supplies to support production and service parts. Responsible for communicating any potential or actual expedite needs to Buyers and concerned parties. This role is also responsible to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams; to solve urgent problems associated with manufacture of products; and document and communicate production outcomes and trends.

What You'll Do:

  • Orders materials using standard signals and ordering practices to conform to daily production requirements.
  • Identifies and resolves daily material issues, facilitating or ordering necessary parts, components, and supplies for production variance due to part shortages.
  • Identifies and communicates all potential and real schedule variances for on-time delivery to their customer. Works to resolve such issues and develops alternate methods or supplier relationships as needed to ensure continued production and manufacturing flow.
  • Responsible for setting inventory levels through the use of Kanban (MRP/sequence pull as directed).
  • Maintain accurate locations in the PFEP system and on Kanban cards for all purchased and withdrawal loops. Perform daily audits to ensure the integrity of the system.
  • Ensure that the delivery vessels (bins, totes, and racks) used for production materials meet the standards required for safe transport between supplier and Genie. These vessels must be right sized for safe handling and for the part quantity established for this Kanban or part.
  • Assists Service Parts, Kanban Coordinators, Buyers/Planners and other Materials support team to develop, interpret, and convert intermediate-term plans into action plans.

What You'll Bring:

  • Minimum of one year production and inventory control experience.
  • Minimum of one year Kanban Coordinator experience.
  • Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience coaching and training others
  • Requires sufficient problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as labor and material shortages, while maintaining productivity

Additional things that are great to have:

  • Knowledge and skills surrounding Material flow within a production system lean concepts and process, as well as production planning with on-time delivery of supplies to internal customers.
  • Working knowledge of Service Parts, Kanban systems, buyer/planner responsibilities and process as well as overall materials systems knowledge
  • Depth of knowledge surrounding flow systems, as well as quality products being delivered within a TAKT time
  • Strong influencing skills as needed to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
  • Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced, "hands-on" manufacturing environment
  • Forklift operator certification & experience preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of "Lean Principles"
  • Intermediate skills with MS Excel, Word, and Access
  • Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to establish strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
  • Excellent problem skills

Physical Requirements

  • 10-hour shifts.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds throughout shift.
  • Standing for long periods of time.
  • Tripping hazards, bending, stooping.

Why Join Us

  • We are a global company, and our culture is defined byour Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
  • Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
  • Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
  • We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
  • We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
  • Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
  • For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

The salary range for this position is $29 - $34 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) atGlobaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

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