Materials Coordinator/Planner

Production Planer 
Develop and maintain work schedules and project timelines in coordination with cross-functional teams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient resource planning and timely project execution. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and adaptable with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in scheduling and/or resource planning.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience pulling, analyzing, and manipulating data for planning purposes.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system experience (preferred, not required).
• AutoCAD or Visio experience (preferred, not required).
• Microsoft Project experience (preferred, not required).
• Manufacturing experience not required.

Competencies:

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards
• Embodies Esprit de Corps 
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity.

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules and project timelines.
• Coordinate planning activities with various departments such as engineering, operations, and others.
• Monitor project and production progress; identify and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Analyze and manipulate data to inform resource planning and scheduling decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of timelines, schedules, and planning updates.
• Provide status updates and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Use planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project) to manage scheduling processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between facilities, as business needs require. 

Materials Coordinator
Responsibilities
Coordinates and expedites flow of parts, and assemblies between sections or departments, according to manufacturing department priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized records.

• Organization of shop orders to be kitted.  
• Kitting shop orders for “on time start” via BOM.  
• Priority established by FAB “on time start”.  
• Material retrieval from receiving and primary operations. 
• ERP accuracy and maintenance within kitting.  
• Issuing of materials per shop order. 
• Kitting organization and maintenance in the kitting area. 
• The quarterly cycle counts on primary and component parts.  
• Job pack assembly and distribution to the processing area. 
• Entering completed shop orders into ERP system. 
• All other duties as assigned 

• Well organized, self-motivated.  
• Good communication abilities; works well with others. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.   
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.   
• Good problem-solving skills in general and in math. 
• Ability to read and speak English.