Position Title: Fabrication Material Coordinator

Work Location: Chesapeake, VA In Office

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt

REQ#26_052205

Summary of duties - The Fabrication Material Coordinator at Prism Maritime's Fabrication Facility is responsible for overseeing advanced material control, inventory management, receiving operations, and traceability functions that support fabrication workflows. This role ensures accurate material flow from material release through delivery to production, in full compliance with FAR/DFARS traceability, export control, NAVSEA requirements, and internal quality standards. The coordinator serves as a senior leader within the material control organization, supporting planning, warehousing, kitting, and cross functional coordination with fabrication teams. Also, may perform other assignments as qualified to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals.

Specific description of duties:

Material Control, Planning, and Inventory Management

Oversee MRP inputs, material requirements review and forecasting to ensure timely support of fabrication activities.

Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, physical inventory events, and variance analysis for hardware, electrical/electronic components, mechanical assemblies, chemicals, and other material @types.

Ensure strict adherence to lot/serial traceability and documentation requirements aligned with NAVSEA, customer contract requirements, and export control.

Supervise kitting, work center material issuance, returns, and stock rotation (FIFO, Kanban).

Maintain organized, audit ready warehouse and storage environments.

Receiving, Inspection, and Nonconforming Material Control

Oversee receiving operations and verify shipments against documentation and traceability requirements.

Coordinate with Quality for inspections and acceptance/rejection activities.

Manage segregation, documentation, and resolution of nonconforming material.

Support corrective actions with internal stakeholders for material related defects.

Supplier Coordination (Non-Purchasing)

Document receiving and quality issues for supplier performance feedback.

Provide traceability and defect data to internal purchasing as needed.

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Interface

Assist in training, guiding, and coordinating material control personnel during daily operations.

Work closely with production planners, fabrication supervisors, logistics, quality, and program teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

Support facility safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Systems, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Ensure accuracy of ERP/WMS transactions including receipts, inventory movements, kitting, returns, and lot/serial updates.

Generate KPI reports such as inventory accuracy, material movement cycle times, stockouts, kitting performance, and traceability compliance.

Participate in and lead process improvement efforts to strengthen material flow and audit readiness.

Education / Specialized training -

Required Qualifications

HS diploma or GED

Experience: 5+ years in material control, warehouse operations, inventory management, or manufacturing/fabrication support; defense, maritime, or heavy industrial experience preferred.

Leadership: Demonstrated experience guiding teams or performing senior level material control duties.

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS traceability, export/ITAR control, and quality requirements related to material handling.

Systems: Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems; Costpoint preferred. Strong Excel skills.

Other: Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Core Competencies

Material Control Expertise: Traceability, receiving, kitting, MRP coordination, and warehouse processes.

Analytical Skills: Cycle count reconciliation, variance analysis, material issue investigation, and data driven decisions.

Compliance and Ethics: Strong awareness of regulatory requirements and adherence to quality and export control standards.

Communication: Clear coordination with internal customers and stakeholders.

Process Orientation: Understanding of MRP/ERP workflows, Kanban, FIFO, lean principles, and continuous improvement.

Security Clearance -

Clearance up to secret level may be required.

US Citizenship required.

Physical/Environmental Job Requirements -

Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds and work on the shop floor with required PPE.

Variables of physical activity, e. stooping, climbing, walking, etc.

In performing these duties within a fabrication shop, you may be required to work in hot as well as cold environments as well as around extremely loud noises and other physical hazards.

Company Overview:

Prism Maritime, LLC is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA. Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 350 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System.

Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email hropportunities@prismmaritime.com or call: 757-460-8800.

To Apply: Visit www.prismmaritime.com and click on Careers>Job Openings

All applications are active for 90 calendar days. After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.

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