Lean Material Flow Specialist — Chemical Manufacturing

ADP, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Production Materials Coordinator-Chemical Manufacturing to oversee lean material flow on the chemical production floor in Fairfield, OH.

You will manage kitting, staging, replenishment, and material readiness to support continuous production and regulatory compliance. The role requires 1–2 years in chemical manufacturing, familiarity with SAP/ERP, and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; chemical-related certification preferred.
• 1–2 years in chemical manufacturing, material handling, or production support.
• Knowledge of Lean principles (JIT, Kanban) and regulated process industries.
• Strong time management, reliability, and ability to follow precise routes/schedules.
• Physical ability to walk extensively and lift up to 50 lbs while wearing PPE.
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, batch records, and inventory data to prepare kitting and staging requirements for raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
• Pick, kit, label, stage, and issue materials to production lines to ensure accurate, timely availability.
• Replenish line-side, staging, and buffer inventory based on production demand and changing priorities.
• Reconcile physical and system inventory in SAP/ERP; investigate, escalate, and help resolve discrepancies affecting production readiness.
• Support changeovers and machine setup by aligning staged materials to production needs to reduce downtime.
• Manage returns, scrap, empties, and by-products to maintain organized work areas, material traceability, and compliance.
• Coordinate material movement between warehouses, secondary storage, and production areas to maintain continuous flow.
• Monitor shortages, stockouts, and bottlenecks; communicate with production, warehouse, and shift leadership.
• Maintain accurate material transactions, labeling, and documentation to support inventory control and regulatory standards.
• Assist with cross-shift, weekend, and contingency coverage plans, while supporting 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean principles

Time management

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical/chemical certification preferred

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Production Materials Coordinator-Chemical Manufacturing to oversee lean material flow on the chemical production floor in Fairfield, OH.

You will manage kitting, staging, replenishment, and material readiness to support continuous production and regulatory compliance. The role requires 1–2 years in chemical manufacturing, familiarity with SAP/ERP, and a strong focus on safety and quality.