Production Materials Coordinator

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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a Production Materials Coordinator II to support daily production execution within our electronics manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for ensuring materials, work-in-process (WIP), consumables, tools, and production support items are available when and where they are needed to maintain efficient manufacturing flow.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production environment, demonstrates strong organizational skills, and can effectively balance multiple priorities while supporting manufacturing teams. This position works closely with Production, Inventory Control, Quality, Logistics, and Manufacturing Engineering to minimize downtime, maintain inventory accuracy, and support the timely movement of materials throughout the production process.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support multiple manufacturing work cells by staging, replenishing, and transporting materials, components, consumables, tooling, fixtures, and WIP.
• Monitor production areas for material shortages, excess inventory, misplaced materials, and other issues that may impact manufacturing efficiency.
• Deliver materials according to production schedules, work order priorities, and manufacturing requirements.
• Remove completed assemblies, nonconforming material, scrap, empty containers, and excess inventory from production areas.
• Maintain organized, clean, and audit-ready work areas through proper material staging, labeling, visual controls, and point-of-use inventory management.
• Assist with production line changeovers, work cell setup activities, and material readiness efforts.
• Respond quickly to production support requests while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Perform material movement transactions within ERP, MES, or other manufacturing systems to maintain accurate inventory and WIP visibility.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot and serial information, work orders, and material condition before issuing or moving materials.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies involving inventory accuracy, damaged materials, labeling issues, or system/location mismatches.
• Support cycle counts, inventory reconciliation efforts, shortage investigations, and material traceability activities.
• Follow established procedures for handling controlled materials, ESD-sensitive components, nonconforming material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control, Receiving, Planning, and Production teams to resolve routine material availability issues.
• Communicate material constraints, production interruptions, and priority conflicts to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to material shortages, staging errors, and manufacturing flow challenges.
• Recommend improvements to material presentation, replenishment processes, staging locations, visual controls, and overall floor organization.
• Assist in training new team members on material handling procedures, system transactions, safety requirements, and production support expectations.
• Comply with all safety, quality, ESD, FOD, documentation, and material handling requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, inventory control, materials management, logistics, or a related field.
• Associate degree, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing material flow, inventory control, and WIP management practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, bills of material (BOMs), pick lists, labels, travelers, and production documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and inventory management systems.
• Understanding of inventory accuracy, lot and serial traceability, and material staging practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize issues requiring escalation and take appropriate action.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in electronics, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, or inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of ESD controls, FOD prevention, and nonconforming material handling processes.
• Experience supporting production work cells and point-of-use material replenishment systems.
• Experience using barcode scanners, handheld devices, and electronic manufacturing documentation systems. CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.   CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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