Dover Food Retail is seeking a Manufacturing Material Coordinator (Validation) to support our 2nd shift production operations. In this role, you will help ensure materials, packaging components, and inventory are properly sequenced, validated, and available to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.
This position is ideal for individuals with experience in manufacturing, inventory control, material handling, production support, warehouse operations, assembly, or supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and verify material sequencing with Production Leads and Material Handling teams.
- Confirm quantities of components supplied to the assembly lines and reconcile quantities returned at the completion of production orders.
- Validate materials, packaging components, and lot numbers on the production floor.
- Identify and escalate material shortages to ensure timely resolution.
- Support inventory accuracy and material flow throughout the manufacturing process.
- Move materials and packaging components to and from final assembly and packaging lines.
- Remove unused materials from completed orders and prepare lines for upcoming production runs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following 5S principles.
- Work collaboratively with associates, leads, supervisors, and managers to support production goals and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to read Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings.
- Understanding of material flow, inventory control, and production demand.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, production coordination, assembly support, or supply chain.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
- Knowledge of inventory management, cycle counting, and production scheduling.
- Experience supporting assembly or packaging operations.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience as a Material Coordinator, Inventory Control Specialist, Production Coordinator, Warehouse Lead, Material Handler, Kitting Specialist, Supply Chain Associate, Assembly Support Associate, or Manufacturing Associate are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Holidays
At Dover Food Retail, our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture built on collaboration, integrity, respect, and delivering results for our customers.
If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy supporting production operations, we encourage you to apply and grow with Dover Food Retail.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
