Materials & Production Coordinator

Materials & Production Coordinator

Type: Full time, Hourly, Non Exempt

The Materials & Production Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting efficient and timely manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for assisting in developing & maintaining inventory and production schedules to align with customer demands and internal capabilities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments. Success in this role requires the ability to anticipate challenges, coordinate resources, and contribute to a seamless production process that supports on-time delivery and positive customer experience. This position reports to and supports the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to procure and manage assigned parts & components: purchase order issuance and maintenance, administration of engineering changes and purchased material cost analysis
• Manage supplier relationships assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supply base strategies
• Track work orders and coordinate with production techs, purchasing, sales and department managers to ensure materials are supplied according to the production schedule.
• Work closely with the manager to focus on schedule management, adjusting timelines (pushouts/pull-ins), and identifying causes and solutions for delays
• Assist with Marketing requests including running Price Models to determine material costs for a proposed project to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, as well as overall material cost control
• Control and manage the inventory integrity of purchased items in the inventory data base
• Act as Key Person within the department in absence of production manager
• This position interfaces not only with numerous suppliers and production technicians but also with other departments (sales / engineering) so clear, effective, and polite communication will be a key to success.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Resolving supplier problems, including non-conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels
• Seek out new suppliers, and new processes and keep the company abreast of these developments
• Collaborate with all team members (Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales) to ensure timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Optimize the production schedule with the support of your team based on customer requirements.
• Monitor the production schedule daily to identify problems and balance loading.
• Expedite and prioritize work orders.
• Keeping track of warehouse inventory and stock, including monthly counts.
• Help identify production issues that may negatively impact the production schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a production planning and procurement
• Strong Working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and personal accountability.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs. and withstanding prolonged standing or bending as needed.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to typical shop elements such as noise, dust, and moving equipment.
• Must be able to work safely and effectively in a production/manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; push; pull or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to climb a ladder or rolling safety ladder.

Employee Benefits:

• Company pays 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $ $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person