Production Materials Coordinator

Who We Are:

Founded in 1958, K&M Manufacturing Co., originally K&M Manufacturing and Repair, pioneered with toolboxes and steps, transforming agricultural practices. Our expansion into tractor seats marked the inception of a product line now exceeding 2,500 innovative items, ranging from seats and suspensions to mirrors and warning light systems. Tailored for leading tractor and mower brands, our 32,000 sq. ft. production space and over 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse cater to diverse field needs, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality since inception.

Why Choose K&M?

We provide an industry leading benefits package to cover healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs to help you be your best self financially and physically. On top of that, we have:

- Competitive Pay: $19-22 per hour, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Holiday pay

- Referral bonus

- Employee Discounts

- Employee Assistance Program

- 401K with employer match

- Excellent work/life balance

- Opportunity for internal growth and employee advancement

Basic Function: The Production Material Coordinator ensures the timely and accurate flow of materials to support production schedules. This role coordinates material movement between departments, monitors inventory levels, and conducts quality checks on incoming and in-process materials to ensure they meet specifications. The coordinator works closely with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to prevent shortages, minimize excess inventory, and maintain efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

- Uses forklift, order picker, pallet jack and similarly related equipment to move, prepare and stage inventory for production needs.

- Implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle and spot counts.

- Collaborates with others to plan, schedule, and prioritize production operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.

- Validates bill of materials (BOMs) are correct and complete for stock orders and builds, notifies Engineering per any change order(s) or discrepancies discovered.

- Assist with receiving and inspecting incoming, outgoing, and in-process materials to ensure quality and accuracy, documents and reports results.

- Identifies and supports continuous improvement efforts in material flow, inventory accuracy, and procurement processes to improve operational efficiency.

- Assists in identifying potential supply chain disruptions, resolves issues as needed.

- Assists with the development and documentation of standardized procedures related to inventory and material handling.

- Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and all related information necessary for effective management.

- Performs all other duties as apparent or assigned.

- Attends training as determined by GNE.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

- High School diploma or equivalent

- 2+ years of materials management experience or planning role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a process-oriented operation and/or related industry.

- Working knowledge and experience with MS Office and ERP Systems.

- Outgoing, Professional demeanor.

- Strong analytical and organizational skills.

- Valid Driver’s license.

- Solid PC skills, spreadsheet development abilities and working knowledge of designated software.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

- Prior professional experience within an ISO 9001 certified organization.

- Experience working with international vendors and customers a plus.

- Proven negotiating skills.