MicroPort Orthopedics · 1 month ago
Dispatcher I or Sr. Dispatcher (5 Day 1st Shift)
Arlington, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMicroPort Orthopedics is dedicated to delivering meaningful medical breakthroughs and is seeking a Dispatcher to begin production processes by providing work orders to production teams. The role involves understanding manufacturing processes, issuing work orders, and ensuring efficient product flow while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Health CareMedical DeviceWellness
Responsibilities
Demonstration of our core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication, and Collaboration
Strict adherence to all safety personal protection equipment policies since the position routinely requires working in the shop floor environment
Must have a thorough understanding of standard operating procedures to ensure highly efficient product flow through the value stream from start to finish
Ability to understand and use computer systems required to initiate work orders
Conformance to Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA guidelines. Timely completion of all required training
Work closely with production work teams to perform inventory cycle counts
Finish the component work order process. Upon order completion, put items to a Kanban location
Ability to understand and use computer systems required to initiate and maintain work orders. Utilize programmable scanners as needed
Perform inventory transactions to ensure precise inventory accuracy of stored goods as well as products flowing through the value stream
Serve as a champion within the work team on cycle counting activities, including assurance of timely completion and high inventory accuracy. Cycle counting is performed on raw materials, bar stock, components, etc
Allocate raw materials and stored components to the DHR as defined by the Bill of Material. Material Handling requires counting components and sawing bar stock to length while using verification methods such as calipers and/or a measuring tape
Must have a thorough understanding of product routings and work order types, being able to differentiate between primary and alternate routings
Identify raw materials with item/lot numbers for adding items to raw materials Kanban. Utilize methods such as labels and/or engraving machine marking tool
Effectively communicate with other personnel, management, and engineering groups to solve problems and transfer information. Specifically, must effectively demonstrate ability to trouble-shoot issues with routings/work orders, bills of materials, cycle count discrepancies, etc
Train others on how to perform the initiation of production work orders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
1 year of related experience required for Dispatcher I
3 years of related experience required for Sr. Dispatcher
Demonstration of core values of Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Innovation, Aspiration, Dedication, and Collaboration
Strict adherence to all safety personal protection equipment policies
Thorough understanding of standard operating procedures
Ability to understand and use computer systems required to initiate work orders
Conformance to Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA guidelines
Timely completion of all required training
Work closely with production work teams to perform inventory cycle counts
Finish the component work order process
Ability to understand and use computer systems required to initiate and maintain work orders for Sr. Dispatcher
Perform inventory transactions to ensure precise inventory accuracy
Serve as a champion within the work team on cycle counting activities
Allocate raw materials and stored components to the DHR as defined by the Bill of Material
Thorough understanding of product routings and work order types
Identify raw materials with item/lot numbers for adding items to raw materials Kanban
Effectively communicate with other personnel, management, and engineering groups
Train others on how to perform the initiation of production work orders
Focus on quality with strong attention to detail
Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency
Motivated self-starter that works well independently or within teams
Understanding of production environments and supporting activities
Basic computer application skills
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to operate within and sustain an organized work environment
Demonstrate company core values
Preferred
Technical School Training with focus on computer skills is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Maternity Leave
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Bereavement
401(k) (up to 4% match with vesting from day 1)
PTO
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Company
MicroPort Orthopedics
MicroPort Orthopedics is a producer of orthopedic products and a member of the MicroPort Scientific Corporation family of companies. It is a sub-organization of MicroPort (Shanghai).
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
MicroPort Orthopedics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.78M2020-05-13Private Equity· $81.78M
2017-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Paul Bryant
Chief Technology Officer (VP Business Development & Product/Technology Development)
Irene Chiu
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-08-19
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