Materials Specialist

Robert Half • Waterloo, IA • 3h ago

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Materials Specialist to support production and supply chain operations. This is a 1st shift opportunity offering hands-on exposure to shop-floor operations and strong growth potential within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll play a critical part in keeping materials moving through a complex manufacturing environment. You'll help ensure materials are available when and where they're needed to support assembly, service, and inter-facility operations-directly impacting production schedules and on-time delivery.

Start time: Between 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Overtime: May include extended weekday hours and occasional weekends

Flexibility required: Candidates must be open to working off-shift hours when needed

Key Responsibilities

Materials & Supply Chain Coordination: Track and manage the flow of materials to support production and service requirements

Scheduling Support: Assist with material and production scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight lead times

Systems & Data Management: Utilize ERP systems (including SAP Production Planning) and legacy planning tools to support material planning and fulfillment

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, planning, and operations teams to maintain clear communication and alignment

Change Control Awareness: Help support adjustments to plans or schedules as production needs shift

Shop Floor Presence: Spend approximately 90% of the day on the manufacturing floor, monitoring material flow and supporting operations

Additional Information

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

Role is primarily shop-floor based; Metatarsal protection required starting day one

May operate a company utility vehicle indoors within the manufacturing facility after completing required safety training

May occasionally drive a personal vehicle to nearby facilities within a 20-mile radius

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field required

Manufacturing or supply chain experience is a plus

Strong computer skills, including MS Excel

Entry-level friendly: Open to recent graduates with interest in manufacturing and operations

Physical Requirements: Ability to work on your feet for most of the workday

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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