Senior Material Coordinator

Title: Senior Material CoordinatorLocation: CramlingtonContract Type: Full-time/Permanent

A leading electronics manufacturing company is seeking a self-driven and motivated Senior Material Coordinator to join its growing team at a new, state-of-the-art facility in Cramlington. As a Senior Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing stock management, material replenishment, and ensuring the smooth flow of production materials. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact on the efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the stock and reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and efficient tracking of materials.
• Take responsibility for all material and replenishment processes across the factory to meet production demands.
• Generate reports from ERP systems (preferably Syspro, SAGE, or SAP) and perform cycle counting, adjusting inventories as needed.
• Manage daily cycle counting tasks and report any discrepancies, including slow-moving or troublesome parts.
• Lead the knitting RM team, ensuring kitting accuracy, following plans, and maintaining smooth production flow.
• Support SMT production by restocking component shelves and ensuring correct PCBs are issued to the production line.
• Design and manage milk runs to deliver materials to various production areas, ensuring inventory levels are maintained.
• Address ad hoc material issues, supporting both raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) areas as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure materials are available on time and production targets are met.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).
• Training may require standard working hours at other facilities prior to the main site opening.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in ERP systems (Syspro, SAGE, SAP preferred but not essential).
• Previous experience in material control within a production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to direct a small team effectively.
• Attention to detail, particularly in stock control and material management.
• Willingness to train at other facilities to ensure smooth process handover before the main site opens.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary, starting at £30,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime available, paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
• 25 days holiday plus public bank holidays.
• Group personal pension plan with up to 5% employer contribution from day one.
• Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance cover, and additional benefits including bike-to-work scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccinations, and more.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in material coordination to join an expanding and innovative company while contributing to its success in a state-of-the-art production environment.