Shop Floor Material Coordinator

ALIGN PRECISION; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION in Horsham, PA seeks a proactive Shop Floor Material Coordinator / Water Spider to keep machinists focused on production by managing material flow, staging, and external vendor coordination. You will support Kanban replenishment, track parts in Epicor ERP, and partner with Production Control and Operations to minimize downtime and drive lean manufacturing initiatives.

We value a strong work ethic and are willing to train the right candidate in ERP use, lean concepts, and safety

Qualifications

• High energy, proactive problem-solver with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with machinists and supervisors.
• Computer-literate; comfortable with ERP/MRP software and tablets.
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; forklift certification required or willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to machining workstations ahead of schedule.
• Ensure documentation, routers, and quality packets accompany staged jobs.
• Move parts through routing steps and maintain clean WIP areas.
• Coordinate with Outside Service Vendors (OSV) for heat treating, plating, and anodizing.
• Use Epicor ERP to track jobs and check material status.
• Communicate schedule updates between Production Control and Operations vs constraints.

Skills

Energetic

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Title: Shop Floor Material Coordinator / Water Spider

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive, energetic, and highly organized Manufacturing Water Spider / Shop Floor Material Coordinator to support our machining and assembly operation. In this role, your primary mission is to keep our machinists and operators focused entirely on production. You will act as the operational heartbeat of the shop floor—eliminating downtime by managing material movement, coordinating outside services, and serving as the vital link between Production Control and Operations. As we transition toward a lean manufacturing environment, you will also play a foundational role in implementing and maintaining our new Kanban replenishment systems.

While experience in a machine shop and ERP systems is a significant plus, we are fully willing to train a highly motivated, dependable candidate who has a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Material Movement & Staging

• Transport raw materials, castings, tooling, and fixtures directly to machining workstations ahead of schedule.
• Ensure all staged jobs have the necessary documentation, routers, and quality packets intact.
• Move completed parts to the next designated routing step, keeping staging areas clean and orderly.
• Manage and organize work-in-progress (WIP) storage areas to maximize shop floor efficiency.
• Initiate, track, and package parts for Outside Service Vendor (OSV) operations such as heat treating, plating, and anodizing.
• Complete all required OSV paperwork and system requests accurately to ensure seamless logistics.
• Coordinate the physical expediting of parts leaving for or returning from external vendors.
• Serve as the main point of contact between Production Control and Operations to communicate schedule updates or constraint issues.
• Protect machinists from administrative and logistical distractions by handling inquiries, tracking down missing components, and resolving paperwork discrepancies.
• Utilize our Epicor ERP system to track jobs, check material status, and input data.
• Participate in daily shop floor tier meetings to report on material readiness and potential bottlenecks.

Kanban & Inventory Replenishment

• Monitor, execute, and maintain hardware, tooling, and raw material Kanban systems as they are implemented.
• Perform regular shop floor audits to trigger timely replenishment requests before stockouts occur.
• Collaborate with purchasing and stockroom teams to optimize point-of-use inventory levels.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Requirements (Required)

• Attributes: High level of energy, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive sense of urgency.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with machinists, supervisors, and office staff.
• Computer Literacy: Comfortable learning new software, working with computers, or navigating tablets.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift certification or willingness to become certified is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desirable but Not Required - We Will Train!)

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing or machine shop environment (especially low-volume, high-mix production).
• Software: Prior experience using Epicor ERP or any other MRP/ERP inventory tracking system is a plus.
• Lean Knowledge: Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, specifically Kanban, 5S, and continuous improvement (kaizen) are a plus.

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