Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout Persimmon Technologies:
Persimmon Technologies is a global leader in robotics and electric motor technology. We specialize in the development and manufacturing of vacuum environment robots that are integral to the production of advanced semiconductor chips used in data centers, cellular phones, computers, and other critical applications driving the AI revolution. Our cutting-edge robotics solutions are used by the semiconductor industry's largest integrated device manufacturers and foundry companies worldwide, including industry giants like Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and AMD. These solutions are integral to the production processes of their customers, such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Persimmon is a key player in the global supply chain for advanced semiconductors, as well as in LED and flat panel display equipment manufacturing.
In addition to our semiconductor robotics, Persimmon has pioneered next-generation electric motor technology, utilizing additive manufacturing techniques to develop motors for electric vehicles (EVs) and high-performance applications.
Persimmon Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), a $7 billion global conglomerate. We are a rapidly growing technology company headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. For more information about Persimmon Technologies, please visit www.persimmontech.com
Summary: This position has the primary responsibility for ensuring delivery of kitted, kanban, and point of use materials to manufacturing technicians in the right quantity, the right quality, the right place, and at the right time.
Reports to: Director, Robot Operations
Direct Reports: None; however, this role coordinates the work of 1–4 Material Handlers as needed.
Responsibilities and Deliverables:Production Floor Material Readiness
- Ensure all work orders/kits/stations are fully staged prior to start
- Shortage & Escalation Management
- Identify and verify part shortages 2472 hours before line impact
- Escalate issues early with communicated recovery plans
- Own the shortage board / missing material tracker
- Internal Logistics & Material Movement
- Control replenishment from warehouse to lineside
- Own kanban, supermarkets, pointofuse stocking strategy
- Optimize travel paths and material presentation to operators
- Kitting & Work Order Support
- Prioritize kits based on build plan
- Prevent partial kits from hitting the floor
- Ensure kits are complete and delivered on time
- Inventory Accuracy on the Floor
- Cycle count lineside and WIP locations
- Reconcile system vs physical discrepancies
- Prevent “ghost shortages” caused by bad transactions
- POC for Fastenal vending and RFID programs, ensuring we have what we need when we need it
- Maintain a visual board for:
- Shortages
- Priority builds
- Past due kits
- Attend daily production meetings with status updates
- Reduce material touches
- Improve pointofuse storage
- Implement kanban or twobin where applicable
- Drive 6S in material areas
- Production floor material readiness
- Driving requirements for what material is needed back to warehouse to kit/deliver/MRB
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering to define the value stream map for material distribution within the production cells, supermarket racking, bin sizes and locations on benches, etc
- Highest level of integrity Accountable and Dependable
- Strong Work Ethic Ability to work effectively independently with little direction and in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication abilities
- Flexibility to work overtime as required Availability to work Saturdays with the needs of the business
- Physical Requirements: ability to lift packages or materials up to 50lbs and move products using MHE
- Proficient in MS Office Suite of Products, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, or willingness to learn
- Ability to work while standing (approximately 70 % of the time) and sitting
- Sets up Production kits, verify part numbers, and quantities to BOM, subs, equipment & fixtures as required
- Participates in physical inventories (required)
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects issues in the production floor warehouse locations
- Experience using ERP Systems; preferably Epicor
- Experience physically and electronically handling inventory
- Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment with the ability to change priorities in a timely fashion
- Advanced understanding of inventory: counting, auditing, cyclecounting, kitting, work orders, material flow, etc.
- Experience with cycle time, takt time, lean and 6S principles or willingness to learn
- Work is active in nature standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds for the majority of the workday is required
- Less than 10% travel may be required to local/domestic supplier locations
- The candidate for this position must consent to and pass a background and drug test
- High school diploma or equivalent
Visual Management & Communication
Process Improvement (Lean Focus)
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Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $27 to $33 per hour. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location.
Why Persimmon Technologies?
At Persimmon Technologies, we prioritize our employees' well-being and growth. We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision), generous paid time off, 100% company paid short-term, long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid Basic life and AD&D insurance and a 401(k) plan with 5% company matching. Our commitment to professional development ensures continuous learning and career advancement. Join us and experience a workplace that supports your success and well-being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Persimmon Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reach out to HR if you require assistance in completing the applications or attending interviews.