Material Coach

Lear Corporation • Hammond, IN

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About The Position

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

The role supports material flow, inventory accuracy, inbound and outbound logistics, production continuity, and customer delivery performance. It also performs supervisory and administrative responsibilities, including completing checklists, preparing shipping documentation, expediting repair orders, and assigned HR-related duties.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• 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.
• Support uninterrupted production and customer requirements.
• 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.
• Oversee finished goods inventory and customer delivery performance.
• 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