Manufacturing

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for coordinating the research and development of projects related to the building of company or customer driven custom Steinway pianos.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the tracking and fabrication of non-standard pianos – including one-off specials, art cases, limited editions and special line extensions.

• Assist with the technical sourcing and development of suppliers and contractors in support of the manufacturing of the custom piano segment of the company’s market. Examples of partner/ contractors include: finishers, marquetry artisans, metal smiths, custom woodworkers, leather workers, fine artists etc.

• Work with Steinway’s Engineers and industrial designers to prototype proposed custom piano and features.

• Assist with establishing cost inputs based on quotations and internal labor estimates for pricing development

• Provide limited hands on woodworking customization on an as required basis.

• Develop custom woodworking processes including instruction to union associates engaged in standard and custom piano production. Consult on fixturing and tooling needs.

• Prepare sample panels and other sample parts to depicting the visual of customer and internally driven unique piano designs.

Qualifications, education and experience:

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Undergraduate degree in a related field

• 3+ years of hands on experience with a wide range of woodworking, metalworking and finishing practices with strong working knowledge of these areas

• Ability to use simple CAD to generate simple drawings to document custom piano requirements

• Preferred experience with CNC programming and operation

• Ability to use Excel and other MS Office tools

• Good communication skills and have a keen attention to detail

• Able to operate independently as well as work as part of a team

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Position Summary:

This role is responsible for but not limited to the planning and scheduling of standard and special piano production through the factory.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update production schedules throughout factory, with emphasis on end of line scheduling. 

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure an accurate and attainable production schedule.

• Provide meaningful tables and reports to production team to aid in successfully meeting scheduling goals.

• Manage special piano flow through factory, and monitor for bottlenecks.

• Work with factory supervisors to keep production flowing and troubleshooting problems in the factory.

• Interface with current Manufacturing system (MRP) by updating production information and scheduling.

• Due to changing requirements, the duties and responsibilities of the position may change over time.                  

Qualifications, education and experience:

• College degree; in applicable field a plus.

• 2+ years of scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Ability to manipulate data in Excel and create useful reports.

• Working knowledge of an industry standard MRP/ERP systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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Position Summary:

The Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the planning and coordination of finished goods purchasing for the US and global divisions, as well as supporting forecasting and reporting as needed. This includes logistics coordination between partners and suppliers and our appointed freight forwarders. The role is also responsible for the receiving, tracking status, location and disposition of inventory and handling of non-sales related inventory moves and transfers.

The main objectives are to create accurate visibility for inventory position (orders, inventory, sales); balance purchases against demand; support and coordinate efficient import and domestic logistics; coordinate US export shipments for products; and perform monthly/quarterly/annual price, quantity & cost verifications, and analysis.

This role will also function as a backup for Sales Administration during high volume or vacation periods.

Main Responsibilities:

    • Manage all non-sales inventory moves

    • Manage inventory availability; control inventory stocking levels

    • Analyze & coordinate logistics for cost effectiveness

    • Manage seasonal festival needs and inventory and prepare festival pricing templates

    • Prepare and process Canadian Customs invoice and US Customs duty drawback

    • Manage school loaner needs and inventory

    • Assurance of wholesale sales monthly closing

    • Responsible for inventory accuracy at retail, wholesale and festival locations

    • Manage physical inventory at warehouses

    • Manage inventory levels required at each warehouse location (LIC, KY and CA)

    • Ensure timely receipts and updates in Navision for inventory accuracy and visibility

    • Manage wholesale and retail logistics for optimal inventory moves between locations

    • Prepare all export documentation – invoices, packing lists, shipper instructions

    • Support data analysis for inventory management and forecasting as needed

    • Participate in physical inventory at company retail locations and warehouses as needed

    • Calculate intercompany OEM pricing and perform price checks against OEM billing

Qualifications, education and experience:

    • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

    • 2 to 4 years’ experience in distribution and logistics. Global experience preferred

    • Customer service oriented

    • Strong attention to detail; strong organizational skills; able to work with and meet deadlines

    • Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and general data management. Microsoft Power BI a plus

    • Working knowledge of NAVISION a plus, or experience with similar ERP systems

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Position Summary:

Steinway’s apprenticeship program is a paid, full time, two-year development opportunity that offers you the chance to gain hands-on work experience while also learning the theory and techniques behind piano fabrication, assembly, tuning, regulation, and more.

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