Material Coordinator Lead

Job Summary

The Material Coordinator Lead is responsible for overseeing daily department operations and ensuring team performance aligns with organizational goals. This role provides guidance and support to material coordinators, assists with shipping and kitting activities, and inspects incoming and outgoing orders for accuracy and quality. The Lead is also accountable for maintaining a safe and organized work environment, monitoring workflow, and driving continuous improvement to achieve departmental objectives.

Essential Job Duties

• Inspect and verify accuracy of all incoming and outgoing product.

• Maintain proficiency in the ERP system to support daily operations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, developing, and implementing process enhancements.

• Actively support and participate in 5S workplace organization initiatives.

• Work toward achieving certification in both shipping and kitting processes.

• Promptly communicate issues (e.g., material shortages, release holds, damaged product) to the supervisor or manager.

• Perform cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Participate in Tier 2 meetings and provide relevant updates.

• Monitor kitting and shipping activities, providing assistance when necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Review and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Experience and/or Training

Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience; PCB industry experience preferred.

General knowledge of all processes within the assigned area.

Licenses/Certifications

Must hold, or be able to obtain, forklift and wave certification

Technology/Equipment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with international account portals preferred.

Travel

• Able to direct and lead the work of others in a clear, concise and professional manner.

• Reliable Attendance.

• Able to read, interpret and follow customer and IPC specifications

• Demonstrates a very high attention to detail

• Able to work on feet for long periods of time

• Must successfully complete position specific training and pass the applicable written test

• Able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support business needs

• Flexibility to assist in other areas of the business as needed to support overall operations and organizational priorities.