Walk the production schedule daily and verify kit status for every upcoming build — confirm parts are pulled, staged, and ready ahead of need date

Flag at-risk builds early by physically checking shortages against the schedule, not just system reports

Coordinate with Production leads on build sequence changes and re-prioritize kitting/staging accordingly

Stage and deliver kits to the production floor in the correct location, quantity, and condition

Monitor kanban card/bin levels across the floor and trigger replenishment before stockouts occur

Walk kanban routes on a set cadence to physically verify min/max levels match what the system shows

Maintain kanban bin locations, labeling, and card integrity; fix broken or missing cards/signals immediately

Right-size kanban quantities based on actual consumption patterns observed on the floor

Perform cycle counts and spot-checks on raw material, WIP, and kitted material locations

Receive, put away, and transact material movements accurately and on time

Maintain lot/serial/batch traceability through proper handling and labeling

Keep staging, kitting, and kanban areas organized, labeled, and audit-ready (5S)

Material Coordinator

Responsibilities