Material Control- TR

Wabash•Town of Clearfield, WI

About The Position

Coordinates the distribution of materials for production. Responsible for the physical storage and issuing of materials and parts used in production, as well as accurate maintenance of physical inventory and records of assigned materials and parts. The role prepares and issues production materials, maintains inventory and storage systems, receives incoming materials, and records transactions in an ERP system or other computer programs. It works with purchasing and engineering to resolve material availability issues and supports lean, Kanban, safety, and continuous-improvement practices. The position works in a professional office environment and in production or job-site areas where safety, environmental, and health concerns require attention and adherence to company and plant policies. The role may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme conditions at job sites, and loud noise. Regular duties include standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling objects, tools or controls, and reaching. The employee frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to accurately enter computer data and perform transactions using SAP and other communications software.
Forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified.
May require an associate degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP ERP.
Process improvement knowledge or training.
Knowledge of UPS and FedEx shipping regulations.
Experience with physical inventory or cycle counting.
Experience with 5S workplace organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for production according to work orders and issue them to the production floor.
Maintain physical inventory of assigned parts and production materials.
Organize inventory storage to support accurate and efficient storage and retrieval.
Conduct scheduled and required physical inventories, including cycle counts and annual inventories.
Enter information into the ERP system or other computer programs promptly to maintain accurate records, produce reports, and track inventory.
Release work orders and process daily inventory transactions.
Check Bills of Material for parts availability and coordinate with purchasing and engineering to resolve problems.
Apply lean strategies to reduce inventory, scrap, and waste.
Return overstocked materials and dispose of obsolete materials.
Assist with setting up and maintaining Kanban systems.
Run required reports, verify accuracy, resolve problems, and report to management.
Follow safety requirements and use safe forklift techniques to protect people, property, and materials.
Monitor hazardous areas and situations and promptly notify the team leader or supervisor of quality or safety problems, concerns, or delays.
Work cooperatively in a continuous-improvement environment, participate in team meetings, and assist others as needed.
Maintain housekeeping, order, and neatness in storage areas and advise the supervisor of maintenance needs.
Suggest process or material improvements to reduce cost or improve quality.
Receive incoming materials, deliver them to appropriate storage or use, and prepare daily receiving transactions.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.