The Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities. In this role, the Material Coordinator reviews production schedules and confers with department supervisors to determine material required or overdue and to locate material. They requisition material and establish delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material. This position also arranges for in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, and with department supervisors for repair and assembly of material and its transportation to various departments. The Material Coordinator examines material delivered to production departments to verify if the type specified. This worker may monitor and control the movement of material and parts along a conveyor system using a remote-control panel board, compute the amount of material needed for specific job orders by applying knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and using an adding machine, and compile a report of the quantity and type of material on hand. They move or transport material from one department to another using a hand or industrial truck. This role may also compile perpetual production records to locate material in process of production using a manual or computerized system, and maintain employee records.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED