Material Coach

Lear Corporation • Hammond, IN

11d

About The Position

Plans, schedules, and manages the efficient movement of materials from receiving or the warehouse to production. Develops raw-material and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules, then plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. The role may use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, negotiate supplier lead times, manage schedules for timely delivery, and maintain inventory control of equipment parts.

The Material Coach manages material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support; coordinates inbound and outbound logistics; supports uninterrupted production and customer requirements; oversees finished-goods inventory and customer delivery performance; and performs supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• 2–5 years of related automotive experience as a Materials Supervisor.
• Proven communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support activities.
• Review hi-lo checklists and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure timely unloading of inbound materials.
• Maintain accurate part labels and storage locations.
• Monitor dock layout and organization.
• Track inbound freight and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and carriers.
• Verify inbound shipments and outbound trailer accuracy.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Communicate shortages and safety stock requirements.
• Expedite materials to protect production schedules.
• Coordinate seat availability with production and quality teams.
• Support continuous finished goods flow.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Ensure customer inventory and float level requirements are met.
• Communicate with customer material and logistics teams.
• Report operational issues and delivery disruptions.
• Complete the daily Material Supervisor checklist.
• Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading.
• Expedite customer repair orders.
• Perform assigned HR-related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level