Material Control Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

• The Material Control Specialist is responsible for receiving and accurate and timely material movement within the manufacturing environment. This position performs inspections to ensure that the quality and functionality of incoming and outgoing manufactured parts and materials meet purchase order specifications. This position also performs a variety of routine and complex tasks related to Material Control that includes, but are not limited to; material identification, physical movement and placement of all materials, shipping, receiving, material inspections, material returns, inventory transactions, and vendor accountability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Upon receipt, verifies and completes company product acceptance to the appropriate production order quality level. Will verify that shipment is in compliance with company policy and procedures. Will notify any and all necessary departments of discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner so product can be released for use.
2. Performs accurate and timely repetitive inspections of incoming manufactured components, parts, and units in accordance with established methods, procedures and purchase order specifications and requirements as directed.
3. Accurately and timely performs inspections using a variety of precision instruments and testing equipment to include, but not limited to tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and scales.
4. Accurately records data from inspections, and generates written reports of findings, communicates results, including problems, issues, and unforeseen delays with supervisor and other departments, as appropriate.
5. Maintains physical and electronic material flow from receipt, through inspection and storage, to issuing. This will include the staging of all necessary materials, the return of unused product and the control of all related material documentation. Will coordinate with the Procurement and Manufacturing to ensure timely ordering and mitigate any shortages.
6. Ensure that material that is in company inventory is clearly labeled, tagged and cleared for usage per company policy and procedures. Inventory will be accurately stored and accessible physically and electronically per MRP.
7. Accurately and timely completes material packaging and shipping scheduling in accordance with customers requested delivery date. This will include packing slips, blueprints, procedures and quality requirements, to ensure manufacturing and delivery efforts are completed within specified schedules and deadlines. This will include the shipping materials for 3rd party fabrication and RMA materials.
8. Will participate in cycle count and physical inventory activities per company policy and procedures. In conjunction with the Material Control Manager the incumbent will count, analyze and reconcile all variances.
9. Coordinates with the Manufacturing Manager and Material Control Manager to mitigate any shortages or interruption of flow of materials to manufacturing process. If shortages do occur, will expedite and coordinate the receipt, acceptance and issuance of the material within all areas of the organization
10. The incumbent will act as a liaison between Material Control, Manufacturing, Accounting, Project Management and Engineering. Will work with all above departments on communicating status on jobs and coordinating any necessary changes within manufacturing and/or MRP system.
11. Will be responsible for the electronic coordination of the movement of all materials. This will include all transfers documentation associated with any materials.
12. Responsible for initiating non-conformance reports, segregation, material control and return of all materials that have been damaged or do not meet the specifications.
13. Will coordinate with all departments for timely disposition of material physically and in MRP.
14. Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Incumbent must have efficient oral and written communication proficiency; attention to detail and ability to multi-task; as well as possess strong organizational skills. Ability to research, analyze and successfully resolve a broad spectrum of issues is required. Incumbent must be a positive team player, with the ability to work under time constraints and handle multiple projects at once. Must have experience using general office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Excel and Word. Experience with inventory management software is highly preferred. Must have experience and the ability to read and understand Blueprints is desired. The applicant must be proficient in basic math skills. Knowledge and understanding of ASTM Standards and code books preferred. Experience in Manufacturing is desired. Incumbent must have the ability to effectively work independently, as well as under direct supervision. Must be able to read, write, clearly speak and understand English.

EDUCATION

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License is required. Must be certified forklift operator or willing to become one.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one (1) year of recent and related experience is required.

- or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience

*MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND BACKGROUND SCREEN*

Enscicon is an EOE including individuals with disabilities and veterans.