• Job Description

  Req#: REF72240D

  Company Description

  Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.

  With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilize the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.

  Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.

  We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.

  If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.

  Job Description

  Job Overview

  • Element Six is currently seeking an experienced Production and Logistics Support Specialist to join our collaborative team in Santa Clara, CA.
  • We are looking to further expand our small and friendly team. The role is based on-site at our facility.
  • The successful candidate will directly report to the Production Manager, working as part of a team of skilled engineers and technicians developing and producing high-performance diamond products for the global market.
  • This is an important site-based role with opportunity for growth. You will be responsible for assisting operations, engineering, and finance teams; this will require critical decision-making, problem-solving capabilities and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
  • For the successful candidate a skill set is important, however equal emphasis will be put on personal abilities in terms of being a proactive team member, with the ability to communicate well and to think outside the box.
  • We operate a skills-based program, and the successful applicant may be required to cross train into other areas as needed.

  Duties and tasks

  • Shipping and Receiving
    • Coordinating and shipping outbound orders; liaising with external service providers.
    • Maintain documentation for all inbound and outbound product.
    • Following established procedures for receiving incoming orders and processing purchase orders.
  • Inventory
    • Maintaining updated and accurate records of inventory including periodic cycle counts.
    • Review documentation to monitor discrepancies and perform reconciliations where appropriate.
    • Assist with the coordination of material movement within the facility.
    • Attention to detail and inventory calculations.
  • Materials Management
    • Provide support and proactively communicate with internal customers.
    • Recommend improvements to existing operational procedures focused on efficiency and cost.
    • Create, issue and close Work Orders. Assist in managing shop floor activities.
    • Assist in creating and processing purchase orders.

  Qualifications

  • Experience and Education
    • High school diploma or GED
    • 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office
    • Experience with ERP software is preferred.
  • Behaviors
    • Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-moving work environment
    • Self-motivated and comfortable taking on responsibility.
    • Collaborative: Understand the importance of, and ability to communicate effectively and as part of a team
    • Safety: Adhere to company safety policies and maintain a “Work Safe” attitude

  Additional Information

  Element Six offers an excellent suite of employee benefits including:

  • Choice of excellent health plans
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 401k plan and safe harbor with company match up to 6%
  • Quarterly bonus plan
  • Generous vacation, maternity/paternity paid leave, and sick leave benefits
  • “Skills-based pay” program to reward multi-skilling and cross training.

  Please note that ideally, applicants will be local to the SF bay area; we are unable to offer relocation support or work permit sponsorship for this role .

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• About the company

  Anglo American plc is a British multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, and metallurgical and thermal coal.

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