Kitting Material Coordinator

American Rheinmetall•Lansing, MI

About The Position

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world. Job Summary: Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Working knowledge of material flow processes, production scheduling, and inventory management.
Ability to read and interpret production schedules, job orders, and shipping requirements.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints
Possess strong problem solving abilities
Familiarity with ERP systems (Plex preferred) for tracking and controlling materials.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
Commitment to company safety standards, quality systems, and environmental policies (AS9100, ISO14001).
Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six months to one year of related experience in material coordination, production control, or inventory management required.
Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience preferred.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing practices or continuous improvement initiatives.
Prior hands-on experience with customer shipping operations.
Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.
Establish sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability.
Examine material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive to root cause
Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.
Moves or transports materials from one department to another.
Cycle counting of parts is needed under the direction of the Data Integrity Department.
Monitors and controls movement of material and parts through the Plex ERP system.
Handles second shift customer shipping requirements.
Works with multiple internal departments
Ability to direct co-workers without direct management responsibilities
Ability to operate a forklift or ability to learn a plus