What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Coordinator position at Steffes?
Position: Material Coordinator Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Production Supervisor Last Revised: 10/23/2024
Position Summary
Primary responsibilities include tracking and placement of product materials to flow to proper locations according to productions schedules. Verifies accuracy for the delivery of materials and current inventories which includes location status. Track delivery progress and notify department of changes in delivery schedules. Collaborates with internal departments to prioritize deliveries based on organizational needs.
Steffes Core Values
Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates schedule(s) with Planners, Supervisors, and Leads to meet production schedules.
- Assists in the coordination of flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized records.
- Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.
- Assists with shipments intake and quality inspections as needed.
- Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
- Compiles and maintains computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, ASME Code, and status and location of materials.
- Coordinates the transportation of materials efficiently from one department to another when needed.
- May arrange for repair of material(s) or part(s).
- Prepares reports for materials and prepares all production records on computerized system.
- Coordinate with all department Planners, Supervisors, and Leads to ensure accountability for all materials.
- Maintain all information for status of materials on weekly basis.
- Responsible for various yard work projects, including general clean up, as needed.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
- Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Core Expectations
Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffens Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) - Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
Quality - Actively support and participate in Quality Improvement.
- Take immediate action in unsafe situations.
- Adhere to all safety standards; thus, promoting safe practices to ensure a safe environment.
Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
- Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
- Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
- Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
- Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- 2 years’ experience in material handling
- 2 years’ experience in product shipping and receiving - preferred
- High school diploma or GED - preferred
- Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
- Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills.
-OR-
- An acceptable combination of education and experience
Physical Demands of Position
- This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree
- Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
- Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending
- Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities
- Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed
- This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions
