Materials Coordinator

This role supports a high-volume fabrication and manufacturing operation by ensuring the production floor has the materials, tools, and components required to meet production schedules. The Material Coordinator / Manufacturing Expeditor manages a large volume of active work orders, monitors production progress, resolves material shortages, and coordinates closely with production, materials management, purchasing, and inventory teams. This position combines office-based planning and systems work with hands-on support on the manufacturing floor and offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical function that directly impacts overall manufacturing efficiency.

• Coordinate the movement, staging, and availability of materials, tools, and components required to support production schedules.
• Track and monitor approximately 1,200 active work orders to ensure timely completion and adherence to production timelines.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages, missing components, and rework issues to minimize production delays.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Materials Management teams to order, receive, and replenish required parts and materials.
• Generate and analyze weekly missing components reports to identify production gaps, bottlenecks, and recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate work order status and inventory records within ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and reporting.
• Support inventory reconciliation efforts and actively participate in cycle count activities to improve inventory accuracy.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to transport materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility as needed.
• Drive process improvements focused on reducing material shortages, improving workflow efficiency, and enhancing inventory control.
• Take ownership of the expediting function by establishing best practices for material control, work order management, and production support.
• Communicate effectively with production supervisors, assemblers, inventory personnel, purchasers, warehouse staff, and leadership to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Monitor work order status on an ongoing basis, proactively identify risks to schedule adherence, and implement corrective actions.
• Verify inventory levels on the production floor and in the warehouse, and ensure materials are correctly located and ready for use.
• Support material accuracy initiatives by identifying discrepancies, investigating root causes, and helping implement corrective measures.

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Expeditor, Production Coordinator, Material Planner, Production Control Specialist, or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in fabrication, metal manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• Strong experience utilizing ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing systems for work order and inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Proven experience managing large volumes of work orders and prioritizing competing production demands.
• Knowledge of inventory control, materials management, and production scheduling processes.
• Experience supporting cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with production, purchasing, warehouse, and leadership teams.
• Valid experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement skills, including the ability to identify root causes of material…