Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Material Coordinator
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year (Possibility of extension)
Location: Ankeny, IA 50023
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to Friday (Flexible start at 6:00 AM)
Possible overtime based on business needs
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate material flow across multiple factory departments
• Ensure production teams receive required parts on time
• Monitor inventory accuracy and delivery schedules
• Identify and resolve material shortages
• Coordinate tactical execution of production plans
• Expedite and procure materials as needed
• Manage rejected material movement and returns
• Create and distribute daily production schedules
• Process inbound and outbound material transactions
• Audit material replenishment cycles and accuracy
• Resolve inventory errors to prevent production delays
• Work critical shortage reports for part availability
• Implement engineering release and change management outputs
• Monitor production inventory and forecast future needs
• Transfer stock between departments and maintain records
• Coordinate with Supply Management on purchased parts
• Prepare daily and weekly reports using MS Office
• Troubleshoot part requests from engineers
• Diagnose issues with laser programs and routings
• Review manufactured part prints
• Create and edit manufacturing routings
• Generate fabrication programs
• Occasionally design simple shop-use parts
Must Have
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings and prints
• Experience with CREO and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with SAP and Power BI
• Knowledge of inventory management practices
• High computer literacy and comfort with technology
Nice to Have
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication processes
Role Scope
• Supports material planning and production execution
• Coordinates across multiple factory departments
• Ensures uninterrupted production through material availability
• Supports engineering change and release processes
• Works with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production teams
Education
• Associate degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
Tools & Systems
• SAP
• CREO
• AutoCAD
• Lantek/Radan
• Microsoft Office
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