Careers

October 16, 2023

Job Overview

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer II is an excellent problem solver who leads process, quality systems, and related continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing and warehousing operations. The role also works with the company’s suppliers, vendors, and partners to improve costs, quality, and service related to raw materials and operating supplies. The Manufacturing Engineer leads continuous improvement events, teaches CI tools, and is a key leader of CI activities across the operations department, and occasionally in other areas of the business.

Acoustical Solutions promotes a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment with mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

We are looking for someone who can:

Take their engineering experience and create new product manufacturing with process documentation and training. Self-sufficiency and a strong sense of job ownership are essential to this position. The perfect candidate would actively participate in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives and represent Acoustical Solutions, LLC in a professional manner at all times

You’ll love this job because:

• It’s creative and will allow you to increase our product offerings to our customers.
• You’ll work with a great team of operations folks.

What you’ll do:

• Participates in daily management (DM) and drives immediate RCA/CM by working closely with employees. A champion of the DM process.
• Reduces cost by eliminating waste in all areas of operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, and other areas as assigned.
• Designs equipment and methods for production and implements using Lean methodologies.
• Develops capital equipment, including justifications, project plans, implementation, and results audits.
• Teaches and leads others to learn and use lean/CI principles. Participates in Kaizen events. Leads kaizen events once certified.
• Supports Item/BOM/Shop Router development and product costing activities.
• Assists with design of scheduling systems using pull system, one piece flow, TOC and other lean methodologies.
• Develops Kanban and oversees material management methodologies. Achieves inventory turns, stock outs and related goals.
• Ensures standard work and other process documents are followed, maintained, and improved.
• Accomplishes at least 8x annual salary in cost savings to company through process improvement, productivity, and quality gains, raw materials, supplies improvements, and general waste reduction. Documents improvements and quantifiable gains.
• Assist VP of Operations and Sr. Staff with improvement projects and Strategy Deployment items. Leads SD action plans from time to time.
• Assists with KPI reporting and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Leads action plans to improve KPIs in assigned areas.
• Cell design. Optimizes use of floor space as measured by revenue generated per square foot and other metrics.
• Assists team leaders in problem solving and improvement projects as assigned.
• Ensures company safety, government compliance, and regulatory requirements are met for produced and warehoused products.
• Other duties as assigned.

We’re looking for the right person who has:

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering accomplishments in a lean/CI environment.
• Lean certifications and SME Certifications a plus
• A solid understanding of lean/continuous improvement principles, and a track record of developing and implementing lean business processes. Experience with international supply base a plus.
• Goal oriented, organized, well developed financial analysis, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to legally work in the United States

And is able to:

• Always maintain a professional attitude.
• Be organized and goal oriented
• Work well within a team
• Stand, sit, walk, stoop, use hands to inspect parts, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and listen.
• Lift and be able to repetitively carry 70 lbs.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment and subject to construction noise, dust, heat, cold, etc.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE as it pertains to task such as hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots.

Benefits provided are the following:

• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Health and Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional benefits offered at employee expense are:
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Confinement
  • Accident Insurance

Work Location: 3017 Vernon Rd. Henrico VA 23228

Pre-hire criminal background/drug screen. Complete and submit online employment application -or- send résumé to [email protected]

April 25, 2024

Job Overview

The Production Coordinator’s role is a crucial one. Their main focus is streamlining operations within the manufacturing setting. They are responsible for scheduling and planning all production efforts, coordination of resources within the production department and are the main communication between various departments. They contribute significantly to the overall success and efficiency of the manufacturing process by minimizing downtime, optimizing productivity and ensuring timely delivery of our products

Job Duties:

• Scheduling – ensures jobs are routed to proper production cell queues in proper sequence with proper due date and time noted. Fields delivery inquiries and responds to sales / customer / vendor requests in a timely and thorough manner.
• Order Entry – enters production orders as required from various sales channels into ERP system.
• Item Master Maintenance – creates items, bill of materials, and process routes in ERP system. Modifies item bill of material for job customization.
• Inventory Control– maintains accurate inventory counts via ERP system and other tools. Sets required inventory levels and schedules to meet production plans and customer demand.
• Buying – releases production orders for stock and creates purchase orders for raw materials to support customer and production demand. Responsible for maintaining replenishment system for raw material and production supplies.
• Participates in the production team’s daily management process every day. As for all team members, this role also tracks / plots data as assigned, and leads problem solving initiatives as assigned.
• Supports and fully participates in the company’s continuous improvement processes. “Follows and Lives” the company’s stated values.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and overtime as required to support multiple shift operation.
• Other duties and projects as may be assigned.

Experience:

• APICS/CPIM or similar certifications preferred. (Company supports earning or continuing relevant certifications)
• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience performing the above duties is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. ERP data entry experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, high-energy level and a “willingness to go the extra mile”.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong follow-through skills to complete tasks “on time” and accurately.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials and Production Routers
• Customer Service: 3 years (Required)
• Project Management relating to Inventory Control: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• AS degree in related field or relevant work experience in manufacturing / ERP environment. BS degree preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift – Occasional overtime may be required
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: 3017 Vernion Road, Richmond VA 23228

Pre-hire criminal background/drug screen. Complete and submit online employment application -or- send résumé to [email protected]

April 22, 2024

Job Overview

The Warehouse Associate II will perform the following job duties and those assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor and Director of Contracting.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and unloads freight both manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Checks for damaged goods.
• Verifies quantity and quality of orders received and inspects goods for damage.
• Fulfills outbound orders.
• Wraps, packages, and ships outbound orders.
• Delivers and retrieves supplies to and from multiple work areas and warehouses.
• Stocks shelves and rotates inventory.
• Participates in physical inventories of warehouse and/or supply yard.
• Efficiently maintains shipping, receiving, electronic and paper records in an orderly fashion.
• Coordinates LTL/Freight with multiple vendors.
• Manages Installation warehouse inventory including receiving materials for installation projects, kitting materials, and equipment for installation projects, receiving and processing of excess materials brought back from completed projects, and managing the return of tools and equipment from completed jobs.
• Follows up on materials ordered through review of Purchase Orders for projects to ensure all materials are in hand prior to kitting of projects.
• Participates in install scheduling meetings and ensures all material, tools, and equipment are available for each project and is kitted in a staging area in advance of project start.
• Works with operations warehouse supervisor and accounting department to ensure that no inventory leaves or enters the warehouse without proper inventory transactions occurring in the ERP system.
• Helps installers with loading/unloading of materials and equipment to/from fleet vehicles.
• Maintains installation tools and supplies stocked in installation tool crib and fleet vehicles.
• Checks tools for safety compliance issues and reports accordingly.
• Orders/purchases installation and warehouse supplies as required.
• Manages the asset tag system for the company; assets include vehicles, equipment and materials and maintains a spreadsheet of assets including asset tag number, locations, and functionality.
• Monitors and maintains Fleet Vehicle Management system. Reports repairs needed to Director of Contracting for approval prior to getting work done. Schedules maintenance with local repair shops as needed.
• Monitors WEX vehicle tracking tool and ensures that fleet vehicles are properly maintained and cleaned.
• Performs bi-weekly audits of vehicles and brings attention to any items that Director of Contracting needs to address with the employees that drive the vehicles.
• Reviews Pre-Trip inspections and reports findings to Director of Contracting.
• Organize and maintain warehouse and inventory areas of efficient material storage and handling.
• Read and understand standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Orders warehouse supplies.
• Follows 5S processes and Acoustical Solutions Core Values, Kaizen and process improvement activities.
• Adheres to Acoustical Solutions Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Excessive periods of sitting, standing walking and working overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively and individually, up to 100 lbs. with a team lift.
• Will be exposed to non-climate-controlled conditions such as excessive heat, cold, dampness, construction noise, dust, and the presence of odorous chemicals.
• Overtime required when applicable.
• A minimum of 3 years of shipping & receiving experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Safety Requirements:

• AOSHA 10 & Forklift Certification
• Speaks and understands the English language verbally and in written form.
• Always follows Acoustical Solutions Health & Safety Manual.
• Follows all traffic laws and regulations as pertains to company vehicles.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as pertaining to job site requirements: eye/face protection, toe protection, hard hats, safety harnesses, reflective clothing, etc.
• Ensures all tool guards are always in place and never bypasses or rigs equipment.
• Attends all company safety meetings and drills.

Benefits provided are the following:

• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Health and Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional benefits offered at employee expense are:
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Confinement
  • Accident Insurance

Rate of Pay: $22.00

Work Location: 5220 Klockner Rd. Richmond VA 23294

Pre-hire criminal background/drug screen. Complete and submit online employment application -or- send résumé to [email protected]