Plant Materials Coordinator
About The Position
The Plant Materials Coordinator supports production operations by ensuring raw and packaging materials are available in the right place at the right time, in alignment with production schedules and material plans. The role works closely with production, procurement, warehouse, quality, and operations teams to connect planning with execution, resolve day-to-day material challenges, and contribute to reliable plant performance. The position monitors inventory and material availability, maintains accurate system and physical records, supports material disposition and inventory controls, and coordinates responses to delivery, quality, and inventory issues. It is based in a manufacturing facility and requires frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and occasional engagement with suppliers and transportation partners. The role requires flexibility to meet changing production demands, regular attendance, and the ability to work a full shift and overtime when necessary. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems and manage complex situations within established guidelines.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent customer service and vendor relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and an ownership mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in materials management, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with manufacturing scheduling and inventory management systems.
- Experience using SAP.
- Exposure to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts and systems.
- Experience supporting cross-functional operations, procurement, warehouse, and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the availability of raw and packaging materials in line with production schedules and material plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability, identify potential shortages or excess inventory, and escalate concerns.
- Perform inventory transactions and adjustments to maintain accurate system and physical inventory records.
- Process Inventory Write-Offs (IWO) and support material disposition in accordance with established procedures.
- Serve as an escalation point for material-related delivery, quality, and inventory issues.
- Communicate material status, delivery updates, and issue-resolution progress to production scheduling, procurement, warehouse, and operations teams.
- Gather information, track follow-up actions, and escalate material delivery and quality concerns as needed.
- Participate in cycle counts, audits, and inventory control activities to support accuracy and compliance.
- Follow standard work processes, safety requirements, quality expectations, and compliance procedures.
Benefits
- Incentive Plan bonus eligibility.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Savings and Investment Plan with company match and contribution.
- Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Life insurance, AD and D insurance, and STD/LTD.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance for eligible employees.
- Employee recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
