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You will also interact with customers and upper management, helping drive cost savings, efficiency, and innovation.\nResponsibilities:\nConduct extensive research to identify cost-effective products, materials, and sourcing solutions.\nStay up to date with current manufacturing trends.\nCoordinate with procurement for the purchase of materials and supplies.\nOversee project progression through Asana.\nDraft, review, and maintain contracts and accurate records.\nAnalyze and solve problems using strong mathematical and analytical skills.\nDesign systems to identify, purchase, maintain and analyze usage rates of shop equipment.\nUse Microsoft suite and computer programs proficiently for documentation and reporting.\nCommunicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.\nRun work order performance reports, labor reports, and material reports to keep track of jobs.\nManage inventory and issue materials for shop floor. 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