Material Coordinator

Location: Milan, IL
Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour
Assignment Length: 12 months
Schedule: 2nd/3rd shift split; specific hours to be provided once received from Deere
Overtime: May be required if requested by Deere

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future for this position.

We are seeking a Material Coordinator to support daily department operations, order management, reporting, employee communication, training coordination, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor order queues and workflow progression to support on-time completion of customer orders.

• Coordinate daily department activities and priorities.

• Track action items and ensure timely follow-up and completion.

• Identify and escalate at-risk orders while supporting recovery plans to minimize customer impact.

• Track and report on-time delivery performance, backlog, aged orders, and service-level metrics.

• Serve as a point of contact between production employees and support teams.

• Communicate process updates, policy changes, and operational information.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and resources.

• Support employee engagement and department communication efforts.

• Track department KPIs, including productivity, quality, safety, and delivery measures.

• Assist supervisors in identifying trends and improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate employee training schedules.

• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with audits, assessments, and corrective-action tracking.

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project implementation.

• Maintain standard work instructions and department procedures.

• Monitor office and operational supply needs.

• Coordinate equipment requests, repairs, and service requirements.

• Support workforce planning activities and department scheduling as needed.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Experience tracking metrics, workflows, or departmental activities is preferred.

• Metatarsal safety boots are required.