Senior Materials Control & Production Readiness Lead

ERA Industries LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ERA Industries LLC is seeking a senior Materials Control Specialist in Elk Grove Village, IL to execute and support complex material flow across receiving, shipping, inventory control, staging, and production support. You will resolve routine discrepancies, maintain traceability, and coach coordinators, enabling material movements from receipt to final shipment.

The role emphasizes advanced functional capability, problem-solving at the working level, and minimizing escalation to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework or associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in materials, inventory control, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP inventory and material transactions.
• Understanding of material identification, lot and heat traceability, inventory locations, and controlled material movement.
• Experience with shipping and receiving documentation and processes.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings, purchase orders, job travelers, material specifications, and production documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, shipping, staging, material movement, inventory control, and production support activities as required
• Independently process more complex material transactions and resolve routine ERP, inventory, or material identification discrepancies
• Verify material identification, quantities, locations, job requirements, and associated documentation before material movement or processing
• Support accurate material issue, transfer, return, and completion transactions
• Ensure physical material condition and location remain consistent with system records
• Review production priorities and assist in ensuring required material is located, prepared, and staged for scheduled operations

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework or associate's degree preferred

Job description

ERA Industries LLC is seeking a senior Materials Control Specialist in Elk Grove Village, IL to execute and support complex material flow across receiving, shipping, inventory control, staging, and production support. You will resolve routine discrepancies, maintain traceability, and coach coordinators, enabling material movements from receipt to final shipment.

The role emphasizes advanced functional capability, problem-solving at the working level, and minimizing escalation to supervision.