Kitting Material Coordinator

Rheinmetall; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Material Coordinator to streamline the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies across production departments. You will partner with supervisors to identify material requirements, monitor availability, and ensure timely transfers to meet schedules.

The role requires knowledge of ERP systems, especially Plex, and a strong eye for detail. You will support shipping operations and be part of a safety- and quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material flow processes, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Ability to read production schedules, job orders, and shipping requirements.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and determine material requirements and overdue items.
• Set sequential delivery dates to departments based on priorities and material availability.
• Verify materials meet specifications and arrange in-plant transfers as needed.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive root-cause analysis.
• Monitor material movement and manage Plex ERP system data.
• Support second shift customer shipping requirements.

Skills

Material flow

Production scheduling

Inventory management

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material.
• Establish sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability.
• Examine material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive to root cause
• Computes amount of material required to complete job orders.
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials.
• Moves or transports materials from one department to another.
• Cycle counting of parts is needed under the direction of the Data Integrity Department.
• Monitors and controls movement of material and parts through the Plex ERP system.
• Handles second shift customer shipping requirements.
• Ability to operate a forklift or ability to learn a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Working knowledge of material flow processes, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, job orders, and shipping requirements.
• Possess strong problem solving abilities
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Plex preferred) for tracking and controlling materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
• Commitment to company safety standards, quality systems, and environmental policies (AS9100, ISO14001).
• Six months to one year of related experience in material coordination, production control, or inventory management required.
  Manufacturing or aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lean manufacturing practices or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior hands-on experience with customer shipping operations.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, the Material Coordinator must be able to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and material handling equipment.
• PPE required in designated areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.