Special Means

**Group**: Cosma International
**Division**: Maple Stamping

**Job Type**: Full Time, Permanent
**Location**: 401 Caldari Road, Concord, ON, L4K 5P1

**Group Description**

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

**Role Summary**:
The Special Means Assistant works alongside MP&L, Engineering, Management and other personnel in the organization, to assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support in customer program close out.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Compiles data and reporting using Microsoft Excel/CMS to provide insight and surface any existing problems.
- Cycle count inventory as required
- Liaise with any required stakeholders across multiple departments such as Engineering, Quality and Materials to accomplish goals and tasks.
- Support Maple launch requirements with respect to shipping and special means deliverables
- Always forecast weekly requirements two weeks out.
- Coordinate with scheduling to run all parts with sufficient lead time to ensure 100% On Time Delivery
- Repack and tag to support weekly releases.
- Accurately book weekly shipments using customer assigned logistics companies.

**Key Qualifications/Requirements**:

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent with previous experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Must hold a valid mobile equipment certification for sit-down counterbalance and reach.
- Knowledge of key MP&L department procedures and protocols.
- Ability to use mathematical skills to develop reports, compile data.
- Must have a satisfactory disciplinary and attendance record. Cannot be on probation or a trial period for another role.
- Independent, able to follow direction and work with mínimal supervision while displaying task urgency.
- Proficiency with MS Excel considered an asset.
- Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job
- Working knowledge of quality and safety initiatives
- Good command of the English language both verbal, written and the ability to communicate to the customer.

**Core Competencies**:

- Analytically-minded with solid organizational and communication skills able to meet prescribed deadlines, sometimes under pressure
- Demonstrates clear and respectful communication skills in all situations
- Ability to balance multiple demands while remaining organized at all times
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment for the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions
- Understands the key processes and systems within the organization related to their work flow ensuring work flow is conducted efficiently while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance results

**Other Tasks**:

- Effective use of Maple’s Escalation Process.
- Compliance to IATF customer requirements
- Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
- Understands and follows established rules, procedures and policies relating to position.
- Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties that may be assigned.

**Working Conditions**:

- Required to carry out routine, repetitive tasks such as reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, lifting, packing, stacking, bending and some physical lifting.
- Regular exposure to noise/temperature, lubricants, vibration and/or adverse weather conditions
- Wears all PPE including company provided uniform

**Additional Information**:
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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