Inventory Control Coordinator I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Entegris is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator I to join the Advanced Purity Solutions division at its San Luis Obispo, California facility. The role partners with a production supervisor to lead operators performing work according to work orders and instructions. It serves as the primary production-floor contact for employee concerns and issues or changes affecting production, and contributes operator assessments to the performance management process. The coordinator supports production scheduling, startup and shift meetings, performance monitoring, quality and safety practices, employee training, documentation, inventory control, and continuous improvement. The role also includes inventory transactions and counts, material shortage support, order management, and accurately kitting finished and semi-finished goods. The position requires working collaboratively in a dynamic production environment and completing additional tasks in support of organizational goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous warehousing experience.
- Ability to perform Material Handler tasks with instruction only on new procedures.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds daily.
- Ability to climb ladders and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Valid driver's license to drive a company truck; no CDL is required.
- Strong attention to detail to support safety and quality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
- Ability to perform visual checks and handle materials responsibly.
- High accountability and integrity.
- Ability to solve problems within established procedures.
- Willingness to share ideas with the team.
- Ability to recognize when occasional deviation from accepted practices is needed.
- Interest in continued learning and process improvement.
- Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary production-floor contact for non-exempt team members; lead startup activities and ensure processes are completed on time and safely.
- Monitor production performance hourly and escalate issues.
- Conduct start-up and end-of-shift production meetings.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating work, delegating tasks, and resolving issues.
- Monitor and adapt production plans to meet changing demands with minimal supervision.
- Partner with the supervisor on strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Verify work orders, part and batch numbers, case quantities, and packaging specifications.
- Train, coach, and recognize employees; uphold company policies and procedures and assist with performance issues.
- Provide input on employee performance assessments.
- Lead timely and accurate completion of production documentation, labels, tickets, sheets, and SAP transactions.
- Work cross-functionally to process deviations and quality notifications.
- Promote product quality and adherence to quality systems, ISO, and other applicable standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 6S and Kaizen.
- Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures; respond to concerns, investigate hazards, and help resolve them.
- Assist with ongoing training and cross-training programs.
- Support organizational and production goals by completing miscellaneous assigned tasks.
- Promote accountability to PACE values and PACE Path and adapt to changing requirements and assignments.
- Assist with inventory-count reconciliation and conduct weekly cycle counts and delegated inventory tasks.
- Complete SAP IM and WM transactions and confirmations.
- Assist with material-shortage analysis and issuing shortages.
- Assist the planning team with adding or subtracting inventory from the Bill of Materials.
- Assist in managing and completing machine shop orders on time.
- Use a forklift and ladders safely and effectively in support of daily objectives.
- Kit finished and semi-finished goods to order specifications using packaging materials and instructions accurately.
- Maintain consistent work performance, complete assigned 6S duties, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and keep kitting on time.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Three weeks of vacation.
- 401(k) plan with employer match and no delayed vesting.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Education assistance.
- 10% shift differential for all hours worked on second shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
