Material Coordinator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Coordinator with experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, machining, forging, fabrication, or industrial production environment.
This role serves as the critical link between production, inventory, shipping/receiving, and outside processing vendors. The successful candidate will coordinate material movement, manage inventory transactions, track subcontra
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cted production orders, and ensure materials are shipped, received, and processed accurately to support daily manufacturing schedules.
This position is ideal for candidates who have worked in a manufacturing plant and understand production flow, inventory control, work orders, ERP systems, and outside processing operations.
What You'll Do:
Materials & Production Coordination
• Coordinate the movement of production materials between internal departments and outside processing vendors.
• Track subcontracted manufacturing operations such as heat treating, machining, inspection, testing, and surface treatments.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Shipping departments to ensure on-time completion of production orders.
• Monitor material status and resolve shortages, delays, discrepancies, or inventory issues.
Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control
• Prepare shipping documentation and vendor pickup paperwork.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Process material transactions within the ERP system.
• Receive, inspect, and document returned materials from outside vendors.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and material audits.
• Organize and maintain designated inventory and staging locations.
Vendor & Outside Processing Coordination
• Coordinate transportation and scheduling with outside suppliers and processing facilities.
• Track material through subcontract operations and ensure timely return to support production schedules.
• Communicate regularly with vendors regarding deliveries, pickups, and processing status.
• Support the safe loading and unloading of materials and tooling.
Leadership & Support Responsibilities
• Provide guidance and training to Material Handlers.
• Assist supervisors with daily work assignments and operational priorities.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, quality, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in audits and process improvement activities as needed.
We are seeking candidates with experience in:
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Metal fabrication
• Forging operations
• Machining
• Industrial production
• Precision manufacturing
• Supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
Qualifications Required
• 2-3 years of recent experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, metals, machining, fabrication, warehouse, inventory, logistics, or production environment.
• Experience working with inventory transactions and material movement.
• Ability to read and process manufacturing paperwork, work orders, and shipping documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, or similar).
• Shipping & Receiving experience within manufacturing or Inventory Control or Materials Coordination experience.
• Forklift experience operating material handling equipment.
• Experience supporting outside processing, subcontract manufacturing, or production scheduling activities.
• Aerospace, forging, machining, or metals industry experience.
Shift: 5am-1:30pm, Monday - Friday. After 3 month training will change to 6am-2:30pm.
• Direct Hire Opportunity with established manufacturer of over 35 years
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
Work Location: In person

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