Materials Coordinator; 2nd Shift

Position Title: Materials Coordinator (2nd Shift)

Location: Irvine

Position Type: Full time

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The Materials Coordinator, MFG will support the Manufacturing team by ensuring optimal levels of raw material and supplies for all aspects of Irvine Manufacturing are maintained. Prepares production jobs in ERP system and completes various transactions as required.

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• Maintain good inventory practice by ensuring all inventory is properly identified with required information and is stored in the appropriate cleanroom locations
• Utilize Kanban for material inventory levels
• Set a standardized system for inventory management across multiple locations
• Create Work Order jobs in Oracle for the manufacturing line based on Planning department's weekly production requirements
• Solve inventory discrepancies by using detailed investigation techniques
• Place purchase requisitions for production spare parts and tooling as necessary
• Conduct regular inventory counts like cycle, stock levels, physical, etc. to maintain inventory levels, fulfill material requisitions and process required ERP transactions
• Monitor the release of supplies to the cleanroom from the Warehouse
• Provide inputs and ideas for process improvements
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects, duties, and assignments
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to fast‑paced, team‑oriented work environment
• Assists with other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with production procedures and safety requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/

Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 2-4 years of experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing/controlled environment, preferably in a Medical Device Experience or human‑tissue assembly/production.
• 2 years' experience with work order creation and material issuing.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to work independently, resolve issues and manage multiple tasks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an MRP/ERP System
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical skills and significant comfort working with numbers and MRP systems
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/

Certifications:

• Lean Manufacturing and (Six Sigma
  - Green belt)
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Understands Kanban concepts and can create with little supervision
• Oracle ERP experience
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Uphold teamwork, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential…