Job Description:Genie Industries/Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of the Terex Corporation, is headquartered in Redmond, WA with branch offices worldwide; we manufacture material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted booms and light towers, telehandlers, scissor lifts and self-propelled telescopic and articulating booms.We are a company with a strong safety first mentality, team based culture, respect for the individual and high integrity.This position is located in Redmond, WA.Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and self-propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to come join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers needs.The Kanban Coordinator (KBC) 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.ResponsibilitiesOrders 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 Kanban Coordinators, Buyers/Planners and other Materials support team to develop, interpret, and convert intermediate-term plans into action plans.QualificationsBasic QualificationsMinimum of one year production and inventory control experiencePreferred QualificationsKnowledge 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 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