Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator

The Dixon Group; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Westmont, Illinois, is seeking a Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator to help ensure a smooth flow of materials through the manufacturing process by staging and moving raw materials and WIP, monitoring production constraints, and supporting inventory accuracy.

This role supports machine uptime and production efficiency; requires a high school diploma and knowledge of material handling; forklift experience preferred; comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in material handling, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately track materials and inventory while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience using material handling equipment such as forklifts preferred.
• Ability to occasionally move and position materials, containers, or inventory as part of daily material handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Stage and move brass rod and work-in-process (WIP) materials to production areas to ensure Acme screw machines remain supplied and operational.
• Monitor production flow and identify potential bottlenecks or material constraints, taking action to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Support cycle counting, physical inventory activities, and material reconciliation efforts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with production personnel to communicate material needs and resolve material flow issues.
• Maintain organized material staging and storage areas while following safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator
Location: 40 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00/Hour

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Material Flow & Inventory Coordinator to join our team in Westmont, Illinois! In this role, you will help ensure the continuous flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process by staging and moving raw materials and work-in-process (WIP), monitoring production constraints, and supporting inventory accuracy. Your efforts will directly contribute to machine uptime, production efficiency, and overall operational performance.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Stage and move brass rod and work-in-process (WIP) materials to production areas to ensure Acme screw machines remain supplied and operational.
• Monitor production flow and identify potential bottlenecks or material constraints, taking action to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Support cycle counting, physical inventory activities, and material reconciliation efforts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with production personnel to communicate material needs and resolve material flow issues.
• Maintain organized material staging and storage areas while following safety and quality procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in material handling, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately track materials and inventory while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience using material handling equipment such as forklifts is preferred.
• Ability to occasionally move and position materials, containers, or inventory as part of daily material handling activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and inventory teams.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and production processes is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena, mandatory tax reporting, etc.).