Material Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work in a safe manner at all times including compliance to all PPE requirements Regularly checks with each assembly and fabrication workstation to ensure operators have necessary materials. Works to fill material needs when reported. Escalates shortages to Production Control, Purchasing, or fabrication if are short supply Coordinates with Purchasing in instance of material shortages Updates all shop project status boards, as necessary Able to operate a forklift Ability to properly execute transactions in IFS Orders raw materials for the fabrication dept. Resolves conflicts with BOM errors by validating the reported with engineering, ensuring appropriate transactions are completed, and delivering parts Makes special material runs for emergent situations – pick-ups and small deliveries Follows up on closure to material and engineering related NCR’s Initiates ECR’s to correct BOM and related errors Assists in the management of Kanban and VMI systems PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots) as required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Indoor office environment, outdoor environment, and shop floor activity. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma Ability to drive a forklift Ability to use computer – including Excel 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving skills Strong customer service skills Strong communication skills Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools not required but a plus Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).