Material Production Controller

Purpose

The Material Production Controller serves as the primary link between Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, and Production teams, ensuring the timely flow of materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for balancing material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and production requirements to prevent disruptions, maintain schedule adherence, and optimize operational efficiency.

The Material Production Controller serves as the primary link between Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, and Production teams, ensuring the timely flow of materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for balancing material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and production requirements to prevent disruptions, maintain schedule adherence, and optimize operational efficiency.

Acting as the bridge between supply chain functions and manufacturing operations, the Material Production Controller proactively identifies material shortages, coordinates replenishment activities, monitors inventory levels, and works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure correct materials are available at the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity.

Work is performed onsite in our shipyard/industrial fabrication facilities in Norfolk, Virginia, and may require hours beyond a standard workweek to support business needs. This job is primarily for first shift but may also require some rotational second shift support.

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the availability of raw materials, components, and consumables required to support production schedules.
• Analyze production requirements and align material availability with manufacturing priorities.
• Collaborate with production planners, supervisors, and department managers to mitigate material shortages and production delays.
• Review and release material requirements based on forecasts, work orders, and customer demand.
• Develop contingency plans to address supply chain interruptions and material constraints.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Track inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies to maintain system integrity.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend adjustments to stocking strategies.
• Manage obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory to maximize warehouse utilization.

• Oversee the receipt, storage, movement, issuance, and transportation of materials within the facility.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and traceable throughout the production process.
• Coordinate material staging activities to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Monitor material handling processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and other inventory control methodologies.

• Work closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to expedite critical materials and maintain delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Communicate material shortages, schedule changes, and inventory concerns to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support supplier corrective action activities when material or delivery issues arise.

• Verify incoming materials meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance personnel to address nonconforming materials and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support material traceability requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety practices related to material handling, storage, and transportation.

• Generate and maintain reports related to inventory levels, material consumption, shortages, and production support metrics.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor inventory status, demand forecasts, and production requirements.
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