Production Materials Coordinator

Sunlight-Batteries-USA-Inc; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Production Materials Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of components to the manufacturing floor. You will manage receiving, storage, FIFO practices, kitting, and material replenishment while maintaining SAP accuracy and safety standards.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll support cycle counts, assist with SHR/LEAN initiatives, and help keep production running smoothly by coordinating with warehouse and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, or material handling preferred.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, schedules, labels, and inventory documents.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials from the warehouse and replenish supermarket locations.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and labeling accuracy.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Store materials in designated locations with FIFO practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory organization and material identification.
• Pick materials and prepare production kits according to schedules.
• Deliver materials to production workstations as scheduled.
• Record material movements accurately in SAP and support cycle counts.
• Assist with inventory discrepancy investigations and corrective actions.
• Support 5S and safety practices in a lean manufacturing environment.

Skills

Inventory management

SAP/ERP familiarity

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Power a Sustainable Future with UsAt Sunlight Batteries USA, we are driven by a shared purpose: to deliver innovative energy solutions that improve lives and protect the environment. Our team is passionate about advancing battery technology and energy storage systems that power industries and communities around the world.Your ImpactAs a Production Materials Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring production operations remain supplied with the right materials at the right time. By supporting inventory accuracy, maintaining efficient material flow, and ensuring timely delivery of components to the manufacturing floor, you will directly contribute to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and production continuity.What You'll Be DoingMaterial Receiving & Inspection• Receive materials from the warehouse and replenished supermarket locations.• Verify quantities, part numbers, and labeling accuracy.• Inspect materials for visible damage, shortages, or discrepancies.• Escalate damaged, unlabeled, or incorrect materials to the appropriate personnel.Inventory Storage & Material Control• Store materials in designated locations while maintaining location accuracy.• Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.• Ensure material quantities remain within established minimum and maximum levels.• Maintain accurate inventory organization and material identification.Production Picking & Kitting• Pick materials and prepare production kits according to manufacturing schedules.• Verify correct quantities and material specifications prior to staging.• Ensure material variants remain properly segregated to prevent production errors.• Support production readiness by ensuring materials are available when needed.Material Delivery & Replenishment• Deliver materials to production workstations according to established schedules and routes.• Collect empty containers and return them to designated replenishment locations.• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs proactively.• Notify supervisors and production personnel of potential shortages or supply concerns.SAP Transactions & Inventory Accuracy• Accurately record material movements within SAP.• Perform inventory transactions in a timely manner.• Support cycle counting and inventory verification activities.• Assist with inventory discrepancy investigations and corrective actions.Safety, Quality & Workplace Organization• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.• Maintain a clean and organized work environment using 5S principles.• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow and efficiency.• Support company quality standards and operational excellence objectives.What You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED required.Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, or material handling preferred.Experience using SAP or other ERP systems preferred.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to read and interpret work instructions, schedules, labels, and inventory documents.Basic computer skills and system data-entry capability.Effective communication and teamwork skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials consistent with job requirements.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting manufacturing or assembly operations.Knowledge of FIFO inventory practices and material replenishment systems.Experience with kitting, line-side delivery, or production support activities.Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment.