Materials Coordinator

our team • Bennettsville, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by managing production labels, documentation, and shop packets while providing clerical support to fabrication planning and ERP/MRP system maintenance. This position ensures production documentation, work orders, and system data are accurate, current, and properly controlled to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.

By partnering closely with Production, Planning, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, the Materials Coordinator helps ensure accurate information flow between planning systems and the shop floor, supporting schedule adherence, material flow, and fabrication execution.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, production support, or industrial clerical roles preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and procedures consistently
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Willingness to learn materials coordination, production control, and fabrication planning fundamentals
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associates degree or administrative certificates are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP/MRP or document control systems preferred (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and fabrication workflows

Responsibilities

• Print and distribute production labels (product, packaging, safety, regulatory, and identification) based on production schedules and expedited needs
• Create, revise, maintain, and control labels to ensure accuracy of part numbers, specifications, barcodes, warnings, and compliance requirements
• Maintain version and revision control of labels, instruction sheets, and production documentation; release only approved/current versions to the shop floor
• Print and distribute instruction manuals, work instructions, and related documentation in accordance with work orders and routings
• Assemble and release complete shop packets, including work orders, bills of materials, routings, labels, and instruction sheets
• Verify accuracy and completeness of production paperwork prior to release
• Maintain organized physical and electronic document control files (e.g., instruction sheets, labels, ECNs/ECRs, drawings, specifications)
• Support production and supervisory teams with documentation corrections, reissues, and clarifications as needed
• Provide data entry and administrative support for fabrication and production work orders within the ERP/MRP system
• Update work order statuses, quantities, and work‑in‑process (WIP) data to support accurate production and materials visibility
• Assist with collecting and entering production data related to output, scrap, and rework
• Communicate fabrication order issues, material shortages, or data discrepancies to Planning, Materials, or Production Control personnel
• Support basic reporting related to fabrication backlog, priorities, and schedule adherence
• Assist Materials and Production Control teams with daily administrative tasks supporting shop floor execution
• Provide clerical support for production, material, and inventory transactions within the ERP/MRP system
• Update item master and work order status fields (e.g., Active, Obsolete, Phase‑Out) as directed
• Assist with system cleanup activities, including correcting data errors, closing completed orders, and maintaining accurate records
• Ensure consistency between system data, shop packets, labels, and released documentation
• Escalate data integrity issues or discrepancies to Materials, Planning, or Production Control leadership
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain on product changes, launches, and documentation updates
• Respond to shop floor questions related to labels, instruction sheets, work orders, and materials documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation control, labeling accuracy, and administrative materials processes
• Participate in other departmental projects or continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED