Materials Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the Materials Supply Chain Team, working closely with receiving, freight companies, production leaders, and buyers to ensure materials are available, properly stored, and delivered to production in a timely manner. This role partners with Purchasing, Manufacturing Teams, and Quality to support production schedules, aftermarket customer sales order demand, material flow, and inventory accuracy.

How will you make the difference

As a Materials Controller , you will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, and controlled stockroom operations. You will be responsible for receiving transactions for new parts, properly storing parts in the appropriate locations, pulling material directly from warehouses, production lineside part availability and maintaining accurate inventory records. Your work will directly impact production efficiency, quality, and compliance with planning and safety standards. Support the production team by ensuring sufficient materials are stored in the correct locations, collaborating with other departments to resolve inventory and receiving discrepancies.

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 

4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120  

What we want to know about you:

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in logistics, supply chain, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in materials control, receiving, inventory management, stockroom, warehouse, or manufacturing support roles
• Experience with inventory control practices in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience (Oracle or similar systems) required
• Forklift and overhead hoist operation experience preferred (or willingness to become certified)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and material flow
• Ability to read and follow planning instructions, work orders, and written/oral procedures
• Strong attention to detail, efficiency, quality, and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, complex manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards

What will your typical day look like?

• Receive and validate shipment accuracy for new supplier shipments. Record the receipt transaction into the ERP system
• Store incoming parts in the appropriate stocking location  
• Pull material directly from warehouses and internal stockrooms and allocate to the production lines to ensure production is not disrupted
• Perform all duties of a shop general as required
• Receive, move, stock, and organize materials within designated storage areas
• Maintain physical stockrooms using 5S principles (organization, cleanliness, labeling)
• Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counting and discrepancy resolution
• Conduct ERP transactions and maintain accurate inventory data as material flows through the process
• Operate forklifts and overhead hoists in accordance with safety requirements
• Ensure quality of work performed by following prescribed methods, quality standards, and planning instructions
• Communicate material shortages, delays, and issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements and equipment inspections
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What about the physical demand of the job:

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employees are required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Employees are required to walk, stand, bend and lift throughout the day.
• This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during the scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and stockroom environment
• Exposure to varying temperatures, machinery, powered industrial equipment, and material handling operations

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $23.50 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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