Material Control Specialist

Description

Material Controls Specialist 
Job Description

Department: Manufacturing

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary Non-Exempt

Reports To: New Production Manager & Repower Production Manager

Location: Channelview, TX; EQ Facility.

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; overtime as necessary.

Positions Supervised: None

AIP Level: 7


POSITION SUMMARY: The Materials Control Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing the flow of materials within the organization, ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely procurement to support production needs. This role involves monitoring stock levels and maintaining detailed records to ensure material availability while minimizing waste or shortages. The specialist also plays a key role in identifying inefficiencies in material handling processes and contributing to improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")
• Receives incoming supplies, materials, and equipment from warehouse.
• Verifies delivered goods are received according to ordered quantity and arrive in good condition.
• Assists with packing and/or unpacking of products or parts.
• Assist in developing a system to account for issues, returns and receipts.
• Successfully operate a forklift and other materials handling equipment.
• Maintain logistics deliverables to include:
       o Routing
       o Footprint
       o movement.
• Assist in creating and implementing a 90-day build schedule.
• Works with Quality Control department to obtain RMA to manage inventory movement to and from warehouse.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and handling of materials to prevent damage or loss, while adhering to safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain detailed records of material usage, stock levels, and order statuses, and provide regular reports on inventory performance, discrepancies, and material related issues to management.
• Collaborates with Project Manager and production team to plan and implement production schedules.
• Occasionally drive company vehicle to pick up or deliver products or materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma required.
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within cross-functional team environments and maintain professional behavior.
• Possess investigative ability including process and technical gaps.
• Working knowledge of computer terminal operation utilizing MRP (Sage, Oracle a plus).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Material Controls Specialist is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. They work primarily in a shop/outdoor environment.  The work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, and inclement weather. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated personal protective equipment (coveralls, safety boots, safety gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, and ear protection) and must strictly adhere to safety policy.  Material Controls Specialists must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. with a team lift.

Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

04/2025.