Production Materials Coordinator (4078)

SUNLIGHT BATTERIES USA INC; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA Inc. in Mebane, NC is seeking a Production Materials Coordinator to ensure timely material delivery to the manufacturing floor. You will manage receiving, storage, picking, and delivery of materials, while maintaining accurate inventory and SAP records.

The role emphasizes FIFO practices, safety, and continuous improvement in material flow. High school diploma or GED required, with experience in manufacturing or warehousing preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive materials from the warehouse and replenish 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.
• 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.
• Pick materials and prepare production kits according to schedules.
• Deliver materials to production workstations according to schedules.
• Collect empty containers and return them to replenishment locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs proactively.
• Notify supervisors and production personnel of shortages or supply concerns.
• 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.
• Adhere to safety policies, 5S principles, and quality standards.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

SAP / ERP

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mebane - Mebane , NC 27302, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift , Job Category: Manufacturing, Power a Sustainable Future with Us

At 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 Impact

As 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 Doing

Material 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.

Qualifications: What You'll Bring

• High 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 Qualifications

• Experience 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.