Title: Senior Material Coordinator
Location: Cramlington
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
A leading electronics manufacturing company is seeking a self-driven and motivated Senior Material Coordinator to join its growing team at a new, state-of-the-art facility in Cramlington. As a Senior Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing stock management, material replenishment, and ensuring the smooth flow of production materials. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact on the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee and manage the stock and reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and efficient tracking of materials.
*Take responsibility for all material and replenishment processes across the factory to meet production demands.
*Generate reports from ERP systems (preferably Syspro, SAGE, or SAP) and perform cycle counting, adjusting inventories as needed.
*Manage daily cycle counting tasks and report any discrepancies, including slow-moving or troublesome parts.
*Lead the knitting RM team, ensuring kitting accuracy, following plans, and maintaining smooth production flow.
*Support SMT production by restocking component shelves and ensuring correct PCBs are issued to the production line.
*Design and manage milk runs to deliver materials to various production areas, ensuring inventory levels are maintained.
*Address ad hoc material issues, supporting both raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) areas as needed.
*Collaborate with production teams to ensure materials are available on time and production targets are met.
Working Hours:
*Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
*Training may require standard working hours at other facilities prior to the main site opening.
Ideal Candidate:
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in ERP systems (Syspro, SAGE, SAP preferred but not essential).
*Previous experience in material control within a production environment.
*Strong organizational skills with the ability to direct a small team effectively.
*Attention to detail, particularly in stock control and material management.
*Willingness to train at other facilities to ensure smooth process handover before the main site opens.
Salary and Benefits:
*Competitive annual salary.
*Overtime available, paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
*25 days holiday plus public bank holidays.
*Group personal pension plan with up to 5% employer contribution from day one.
*Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance cover, and additional benefits including bike-to-work scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccinations, and more.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in material coordination to join an expanding and innovative company while contributing to its success in a state-of-the-art production environment.