AGV Material Flow Tech

- Monitor daily AGV performance and ensure uninterrupted material delivery to production areas.

- Respond to AGV faults, alarms, and operational interruptions.

- Perform first-level troubleshooting and recovery of AGV systems.

- Execute AGV route validations, testing, and operational checks.

- Assist with AGV software updates, configuration changes, and deployment activities.

- Coordinate with Engineering, IT, Maintenance, and AGV vendors to resolve technical issues.

- Support efficient movement of raw materials from buffer locations to designated lineside staging areas.

- Validate material replenishment processes and ensure material availability at point of use.

- Monitor and optimize buffer inventory levels to support production requirements.

- Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to material flow processes.

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation and inventory optimization.

- Maintain inventory accuracy within AGV-serviced buffer and staging areas.

- Support cycle count activities and inventory reconciliation efforts.

- Ensure transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner within the ERP/MRP system.

- Monitor compliance with material handling and inventory control procedures.

- Develop and maintain standard work instructions related to AGV operations.

- Train and support material handlers and inventory personnel on AGV interaction procedures.

- Document troubleshooting activities, recurring issues, and corrective actions.

- Assist in developing best practices for automated material delivery systems.

- Promote safe interaction between employees and automated equipment.

- Ensure AGV operating areas remain compliant with plant safety standards.

- Participate in safety audits and corrective action activities.

- Adhere to all company policies, quality requirements, and operational procedures.

- Minimum 2 years of experience in Inventory Control, Materials Management, Warehousing, or Manufacturing Operations.

- Basic understanding of inventory transactions and material handling processes.

- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and handheld scanning devices.

- Experience in inventory control, production support, or material planning functions.

- Exposure to automation technologies, AGVs, AMRs, robotics, or industrial control systems.

- Knowledge of material flow concepts including supermarkets, buffers, staging areas, Kanban, and pull systems.

- Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

- Technical training, certifications, or coursework related to automation, robotics, or industrial technology.

- Understanding of inventory control principles and material replenishment processes.

- Ability to learn AGV programming, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques.

- Mechanical and technical aptitude with automation equipment.

- Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

- Attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and process discipline.

- Ability to analyze operational data and identify process improvement opportunities.

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.

- Frequent movement throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.

- Ability to safely work around automated equipment and moving vehicles.

- Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and diagnostic devices.