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Materials Coordinator

The Material Coordinator works with the Supply Chain Management team to acquire and expedite the flow of materials. Must be able to oversee the receipt, storage, and variance resolution of the organization's materials. Must be able to analyze data regarding inventory control practices and best procedures. Collaborates with various departments to manage materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate cycle count process for the assigned locations, working with the cycle count clerk to resolve variances.
Expedite materials/parts throughout the supply chain to support manufacturing, maintenance, and shop operations efficiently.
Working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy.
Works with the shipping administrator to learn the shipping process and focus on intercompany shipments to meet expected due dates.
Visit outsourcing supplier sites to verify counting accuracy when needed.
Expediting supply transactions related to the organization's requirements.
Reporting any issues regarding inventory levels for production and purchasing.

Maintain outsourcing inventory and suppliers, including all material transfers, outsourcing shipping log, completion of all shop orders, issuing materials, relieving inventories, variance resolution, and supplies needed.
Backup to shop order data entry and label creation.
Works closely with corporate purchasing with information sharing from the plant level.
Assist the warehouse and shipping departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Effectively present information to groups of employees and respond to questions from managers, visitors, and employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts of fractions, addition, subtraction, division, and decimals in all units of measure. Ability to interpret graphs and drawings.
Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data and facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend solutions. Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to operate office equipment, copier/printer, bar code scanners, label makers, etc.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) preferred.
Min. 1-3 years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty, and safely operate a forklift.
Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e., pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
Vision abilities required are close, distance, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level is moderate.

Materials Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Materials Manager

Approved by: Human Resources

Last Revision Date: March 2024

Job Summary:

Depending on the plant, the Materials Supervisor is responsible for direct materials flow between the Metal Fabrication, Plastic Fabrication, Powder Coat, and Assembly departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Interpret production schedules, manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and procedures and translate the materials requirements to the team.
Verify daily picking, staging, receiving, and shipping activities to make sure they are performed properly according to process procedures and requirements.
Report out of process or transaction issues to the Plant Controller.
Participate in 8D root cause analysis of quality defects and corrective actions.
Assist Plant Controller in assessing department requirements for personnel and equipment to achieve departmental goals. Recommend overtime as needed.
Interpret company policies to employees and enforce plant safety and quality procedures.
Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements.

Interface with master schedulers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
Delegate production tasks to group leads and employees. Receive and give verbal instructions regarding work assignments.
Attend daily team meetings and report on department production status and KPIs.
Review employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as training and disciplinary measures. Maintain department employee skill matrix and training records.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Language and Technical Skills: Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, bills of materials, work instructions, process flow charts, technical procedures, and quality standards. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Effectively present information to groups of employees and respond to questions, managers, visitors, and employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts of fractions, addition, subtraction, division and decimals in all units of measure. Ability to interpret graphs and drawings.
Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data and facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend solutions. Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions, furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to operate office equipment, copier/printer, bar code scanners, label makers, etc.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) preferred.
Min. 2-4 years of supervisory experience and/or training in a manufacturing or distribution center operation.
MRP System experience is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle and feel objects, use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts, pallet jacks, loaded or empty, and safely operate a forklift.
Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
Vision abilities required are close, peripheral and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate.

Material Handler

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Approved by: HR Director

Last Revision Date: March 2024

Job Summary:

The Materials Handler will transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. he Material Handler is responsible to retrieve and distribute in a safe and timely manner materials necessary to maintain production in the assembly area without interruption.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
Responsible to maintain accurate finished goods inventories
Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
Checks for accuracy of product labels, quantities, and packaging conditions.
Checks inbound freight for damage and count.
Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods .
When problems arise, resolves issues with colleagues, contractors or vendors.
Validates, approves, and forwards invoices to accounting department.
Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Regularly drive a tow motor to load/unload trucks, clear the production lines, and move and stack raw materials and finished goods in the plant.
Occasionally will need to operate a tow motor in the roadway or parking lot to unload, move, or store materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good math and written communication skills.
Efficient time management skills.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
At least two years of related experience required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge oof UPS Worldship and Fedex shipping software required.
Knowledge of MS Office Applications.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently handle and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handle and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee occasionally works in high or precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate.

Materials Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Materials Manager

Approved by: Human Resources

Last Revision Date: December 2023

Job Summary:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate cycle count process for the assigned locations, working with the cycle count clerk to resolve variances.
Expedite materials/parts throughout the supply chain to support manufacturing, maintenance, and shop operations efficiently.
Working with ERP systems to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and monitor inventory accuracy.
Works with the shipping administrator to learn the shipping process and focus on intercompany shipments to meet expected due dates.
Visit outsourcing supplier sites to verify counting accuracy when needed.
Expediting supply transactions related to the organization's requirements.
Reporting any issues regarding inventory levels for production and purchasing.

Maintain outsourcing inventory and suppliers, including all material transfers, outsourcing shipping log, completion of all shop orders, issuing materials, relieving inventories, variance resolution, and supplies needed.
Backup to shop order data entry and label creation.
Works closely with corporate purchasing with information sharing from the plant level.
Assist the warehouse and shipping departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Effectively present information to groups of employees and respond to questions from managers, visitors, and employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts of fractions, addition, subtraction, division, and decimals in all units of measure. Ability to interpret graphs and drawings.
Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data and facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend solutions. Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to operate office equipment, copier/printer, bar code scanners, label makers, etc.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Associate degree (two-year college or technical school) preferred.
Min. 1-3 years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty, and safely operate a forklift.
Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e., pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
Vision abilities required are close, distance, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level is moderate.