Material Coach

Material Coach

Location: Hammond, IN, US, 46320 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Employment Type: Salary

Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production. Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery. May have responsibility for maintaining inventory control of equipment parts.

Responsibilities include managing material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support activities. Review hi-lo checklists and coordinate repairs as needed. Ensure timely unloading of inbound materials. Maintain accurate part labels and storage locations. Monitor dock layout and organization. Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations. Track inbound freight and ensure on-time delivery. Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and carriers. Verify inbound shipments and outbound trailer accuracy. Maintain receiving and shipping logs. Support uninterrupted production and customer requirements. Communicate shortages and safety stock requirements. Expedite materials to protect production schedules. Coordinate seat availability with production and quality teams. Support continuous finished goods flow. Oversee finished goods inventory and customer delivery performance. Maintain inventory accuracy and system integrity. Ensure customer inventory and float level requirements are met. Communicate with customer material and logistics teams. Report operational issues and delivery disruptions. Perform supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Complete daily Material Supervisor checklist. Prepare shipping documentation and Bills of Lading. Expedite customer repair orders. Perform assigned HR-related duties.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or a related field. Experience Requirements: 2-5 years of related automotive experience as a Materials Supervisor. Proven communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications.