Material Coordinator

East Moline, Illinois - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in East Moline, Illinois. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will coordinate the flow of materials in multiple departments of the factory, which may include shipping and receiving. Ensure that the production personnel have the parts they need to produce the desired product(s). Oversee and ensure that the inventory is correct and on time and identify problems and make suggestions involving production schedules. Coordinate the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within the factory. Work in larger and broader groups. May supervise or provide work direction to hourly material handlers, stock chasers, or truckers.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Coordinate for multiple departments the procuring, expediting, producing, and delivering material on time.
• Recommend procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management.
• Find and correct root cause of material shortages.
• May provide recommendations for solutions.
• Utilize Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules.
• May include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials.
• Audit material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance.
• Resolve inventory errors and expedite parts to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Work critical shortage reports to ensure part availability.
• Implement the output from the engineering release and change management process.

Requirements:

• Ability to multitask and work within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well/communicate and/or give direction with others (warehouse workers).
• Problem solving skills and ability to analyze data - i.e., PowerBi, Sharepoint, Power Apps.
• Computer savvy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly