Materials Coordinator - 2nd shift Metal Bay

KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION is hiring a Materials Coordinator for the 2nd shift in Statesville, NC. The role focuses on coordinating delivery, restock, and inventory verification to ensure timely receipt of materials for production.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, waste reduction, and leading lean material flow initiatives, while maintaining PFEP and effective inventory management to support internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience; High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ERP experience is helpful.
• Must have valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer tracking system to monitor inventory levels and determine shortages.
• Conduct cycle count inventory, and audits.
• Help develop processes that strive to eliminate waste including excess and obsolete parts.
• Notify Manager and production of shortages or other problems that could impact manufacturing.
• Instruct manufacturing staff on proper procedures for locating and utilizing production inventory.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors storage of new materials to ensure a smooth and consistent process to satisfy both internal and external customer requirements.
• Lead material replenishment duties including signals, basic supply strategy decisions and material pull systems.
• Lead lean material flow and inventory management initiatives in a proactive manner.
• Help create methods and SOP’s to achieve effective and efficient movement of materials and finished goods while maintaining minimum inventory investment.
• Participate in problem solving (PDCA & 8D), safety, quality, cost reduction, process improvement teams.

Skills

Communication

Lean principles

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Ownership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Materials Coordinator - 2nd shift Metal Bay

Job Category: Distribution and Logistics

Requisition Number: MATER004573

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Statesville, NC 28677, USA

Description

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this job is to coordinate the delivery, restock and inventory verifications of material requirements to ensure timely receipt of internally produced and vendor purchased materials. Responsible for contributing to and maintaining a Plan For Every Part (PFEP). Manages physical tasks for sustainability of Kewaunee’s materials replenishment systems for improved customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain computer tracking system to monitor inventory levels and determine shortages.
• Conduct cycle count inventory, and audits.
• Help develop processes that strive to eliminate waste including excess and obsolete parts.
• Notify Manager and production of shortages or other problems that could impact manufacturing.
• Instruct manufacturing staff on proper procedures for locating and utilizing production inventory.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors storage of new materials to ensure a smooth and consistent process to satisfy both internal and external customer requirements.
• Lead material replenishment duties including signals, basic supply strategy decisions and material pull systems.
• Lead lean material flow and inventory management initiatives in a proactive manner.
• Help create methods and SOP’s to achieve effective and efficient movement of materials and finished goods while maintaining minimum inventory investment.
• Participate in problem solving (PDCA & 8D), safety, quality, cost reduction, process improvement teams.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

2 years related experience; High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft - Word, Excel, and Outlook and experience with an ERP system is helpful.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills to interact with others.
• Understands manufacturing process, flow and lean principles.
• Monitors and ensures quality of work.
• Self-directed and sense of ownership.
• Inventory and product control experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and follows direction.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as: technical manuals, specifications, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to accurately write routine reports and correspondence clearly, informatively, and error free (edits work for spelling and grammar). Presents numerical data effectively. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision in detailed work. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as linear dimensions in fractions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Demonstrates the ability to suggest solutions to problems as they arrive and incorporate suggestions by others into the submittal drawings. Displays willingness to make decisions in a timely manner using sound and accurate judgment; includes the appropriate people in the decision-making process, and is able to support and explain reasoning behind decisions made.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid North Carolina driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager. Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Train other associates in safe work practices. Investigate accidents, near-accidents, and potential hazards as required. Actively participate in housekeeping activities and safety and health programs.

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