Kitting Material Coordinator

American Rheinmetall•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Kitting Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments to support production schedules. The role reviews production schedules and material requirements, establishes delivery dates based on job priorities and material availability, verifies materials delivered to production, and arranges in-plant transfers. It also investigates inventory discrepancies, calculates material needs, maintains inventory and production records, performs cycle counts under the direction of the Data Integrity Department, and monitors material movement through the Plex ERP system. The position handles second-shift customer shipping requirements and collaborates with multiple internal departments. The coordinator may direct coworkers without direct management responsibility and may operate a forklift or learn to do so. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent education and experience, along with six months to one year of related experience in material coordination, production control, or inventory management. Manufacturing or aerospace experience is preferred. Candidates must meet company standards for background checks, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and material-handling equipment. PPE is required in designated areas. With or without reasonable accommodation, the role involves occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

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 blueprints.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with ERP systems for tracking and controlling materials; Plex is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
Commitment to company safety standards, quality systems, and environmental policies, including AS9100 and ISO 14001.
Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six months to one year of related experience in material coordination, production control, or inventory management.
Must meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience.
Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to learn.
Experience with lean manufacturing practices or continuous improvement initiatives.
Prior hands-on experience with customer shipping operations.
Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules and related information, consult department supervisors about material requirements, identify overdue materials, and track material.
Establish sequential delivery dates for departments based on job-order priorities and material availability.
Examine material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
Arrange in-plant material transfers to meet production schedules.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes.
Calculate the amount of material required to complete job orders.
Compile and maintain manual or computerized records, including material inventory, in-process production reports, and material status and location.
Move or transport materials between departments.
Perform cycle counts under the direction of the Data Integrity Department.
Monitor and control movement of material and parts through the Plex ERP system.
Handle second-shift customer shipping requirements.
Work with multiple internal departments and direct coworkers without direct management responsibilities.