Position Objective
The Material Coordinator will identify, create, and monitor material requests to the internal warehouse to support production and other business needs. The Material Coordinator will monitor raw and work in progress (WIP) materials in the Available for Backflush (AFB) sub-inventory and ensure a high degree of accuracy between the physical count and the Oracle (MRP) system. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of material utilization and must be able to work independently with little supervision. Previous experience in Warehousing, Cycle Counting, and using an MRP system such as Oracle is also desirable.
Primary Responsibilities
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- Monitor material levels in AFB and submit material requests (move orders / Kanban) in a timely manner.
- Monitor and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and material order sheets; work with Engineering to updated as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and escalate to Warehouse / Planning as necessary to keep stock at an optimal level.
- Monitor and communicate "Hot Parts" as needed to keep production operating without material shortages.
- Using Oracle reports, pull expired materials from AFB and segregate to quarantine area for disposition.
- Conduct cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory on production.
- Maintain accurate records of consumed parts and material on daily production.
- Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Investigate and resolve any inventory issues that arise in production.
- Prepare reports for senior management on the status of production usage.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
- All other duties assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED
- A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a production environment.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production environment.
- Excellent people and communication skills: ability to motivate, train, and engage people.
- Working knowledge of Kanban System.
- Knowledge of FIFO (First In First Out) practices.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- High proficiency using a computer / scanner.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, and other software(s).
- Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 25+lbs occasionally.
- Understanding of material counting and weight scale counting.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Many positions offer a 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday
- Competitive pay & 401k matching program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time and 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 25 lbs.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
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