Material Coordinator

KIK Consumer Products Inc.; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and/or 2

401(k) with employer match

Education Assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products Inc. in Hampton, GA is seeking a Material Coordinator 3 on the 1st Shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays as needed).

You’ll coordinate between Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics and Customer Service to ensure materials are available and schedules stay on track. Key duties include creating production schedules from demand and forecasts, managing ERP/MRP work orders, maintaining FIFO inventory, coordinating raw materials and packaging, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in production scheduling/planning, materials coordination, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain.
• 2+ years in food, beverage, chemical, plastics, bottling, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing (preferred).
• 1+ year sit-down forklift (Required).
• Experience using ERP/MRP to create work orders, manage inventory, and support production scheduling.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Convert customer orders into executable production schedules, accounting for equipment availability, labor resources, changeovers, and production priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans as business needs change; review work-in-process, finished goods inventory, and production performance to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate raw material, packaging, and component requirements to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Manage long‑term material requirements for key items including corrugate, bottles, labels, caps, chemicals, and other critical materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation, practicing FIFO and following quality and inventory control procedures.
• Create and manage work orders, purchase orders, and material receipts within the ERP / MRP system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to expedite critical materials and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain planning data including lead times, reorder points, and inventory parameters; prepare reports on inventory, production schedules, and material availability.
• Coordinate material movement throughout the facility and conduct daily yard checks to ensure trailers and materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Stock and maintain inventory in designated storage areas including the label and corrugate rooms; assist with unloading incoming materials and repositioning inventory as needed.
• Prepare materials for shipment to other facilities when necessary.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Quality to ensure uninterrupted operations, communicating scheduling changes, material shortages, and inventory concerns to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory coordination

Material planning

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operation

Job description

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as a Material Coordinator 3 on 1st Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday with some Saturdays per business need.

In this role, you'll serve as the central point of coordination between Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, and Customer Service to ensure materials are available when needed and production schedules stay on track. In our smaller plant environment, you'll wear multiple hats — balancing production scheduling, inventory control, purchasing support, material coordination, and warehouse operations to keep the plant running efficiently.

This position has a base hourly rate that ranges from $24.00 - $28.00 per hour based upon experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Convert customer orders into executable production schedules, accounting for equipment availability, labor resources, changeovers, and production priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans as business needs change; review work-in-process, finished goods inventory, and production performance to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate raw material, packaging, and component requirements to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Manage long‑term material requirements for key items including corrugate, bottles, labels, caps, chemicals, and other critical materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation, practicing FIFO and following quality and inventory control procedures.
• Create and manage work orders, purchase orders, and material receipts within the ERP / MRP system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to expedite critical materials and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain planning data including lead times, reorder points, and inventory parameters; prepare reports on inventory, production schedules, and material availability.
• Coordinate material movement throughout the facility and conduct daily yard checks to ensure trailers and materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Stock and maintain inventory in designated storage areas including the label and corrugate rooms; assist with unloading incoming materials and repositioning inventory as needed.
• Prepare materials for shipment to other facilities when necessary.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Quality to ensure uninterrupted operations, communicating scheduling changes, material shortages, and inventory concerns to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 or more years of experience in production scheduling and planning, materials coordination, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• 2 or more years of experience supporting food, beverage, chemical, plastics, bottling, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing (preferred).
• 1 or more years of experience sit‑down Forklift (Required).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to create work orders, manage inventory, and support production scheduling.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles including FIFO, cycle counting, and material planning.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Experience with purchasing and supplier coordination preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to move materials manually and with equipment.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.

Ability to safely operate a forklift and work in a warehouse and production environment with varying temperatures.

Ability to perform outdoor yard checks in varying weather conditions.

Consistent adherence to all PPE, safety, and quality (QA SOP) requirements.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity /‑Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.