Product Change DATA Coordinator

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Product Change DATA Coordinator to manage and maintain product data in our corporate data system. This opportunity will be responsible for maintaining critical system data synchronized with product structure requirements. Critical data is used throughout the manufacturing, sales and planning functions for Lasko's multi-site locations. Product Change DATA Coordinator will control the modification of finished good Bill of Materials (BOMs) structures, sub-assembly BOMs structures as well as material Item assignment. Product Change DATA Coordinator will work in conjunction with engineering and production teams. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Finished Good Item set up : Based on information provided by the New Item Request Form. Enter all known information as needed to create the Finished good in the QAD data system. Create the Project Data Management folders for the appropriate Manufacturer/Supplier. Communicate i.e. "publish out" the newly created finished good item to appropriate personnel. Maintain archive of documents as required. Component part number assignment and set up : Enter all known information as needed to create the component part in the QAD data system. BOM creation and set-up : Create Bills of Material (BOM) in the QAD data system for USA production. Communicate with engineering personnel confirming BOM needs and clarifying any irregularities. Utilize the capabilities of QAD data system to efficiently manipulate data as required. Minor Data Changes/Modifications : changes to data associated with a component or Finished Good or BOM in QAD data system. Determine if requested change requires additional oversight/approvals such as a formal Engineering Change Process (ECP) documenting the requested change. Manage large data uploads/modifications in the data system : utilize QAD Excel-o-Rator, Excel and other data manipulation tools and skills, adapting methods and tools to fit desired project. Temporary Deviations : Review all aspects of the Deviation and make corrections and clarifications to assure that Deviation will move through the SmartSheet system, as per Standard Operation Procedure. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create and maintain SOPs as needed to memorialize above mentioned process. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be organized and be keen on details. Must have effective communication skills verbal and written. Will be required to communicate with multiple departments and multiple management levels within the corporation Must be able to maintain an organized record of all communications and documents. Familiarity with a wide variety of documents and data will be needed and/or acquired. Ability and experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Must be flexible and eager to learn. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE A degree in engineering or applicable experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. About the Company Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko's products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko's leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X - 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko's domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers. Lasko's Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company's success is based on 5 Core Values: Be Bold: Challenge the status quo Courageously pursue the impossible Reject mediocrity Be Together Work together for success Drive trust and candor with each other Prioritize "We" before "I" Be A Leader Lead with personal conviction Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence Be Accountable Consistently deliver to our customers Embrace commitments as a contract Take pride in our actions Be The Change Demonstrate a passion to win Make a difference at work in our communities Step forward and take initiative The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners ("JWLMP") acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity. Geographic Reach Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company's Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio. Diversity & Inclusion Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.

Created: 2024-11-12