Position Summary

The Materials Associate is responsible for supporting purchasing, shipping, inventory control, and material movement activities within a busy manufacturing environment.

This role ensures:

• Accurate ERP transactions

• Proper inspection and documentation of materials

• Inventory accuracy

• On-time shipment of finished goods to customers

The Materials Associate works closely with Production and Quality teams to maintain compliance with ISO and internal process requirements and reports directly to the Materials Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Receipt Processing

• Receive purchased materials into the ERP system

• Perform incoming inspections, including:

  • Verification of material certifications

  • Quantity confirmation

  • Dimensional attribute checks

• Label materials and relocate to appropriate stockroom locations

• Collaborate with Quality to improve receiving processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency

Shipment Processing

• Coordinate daily shipping schedule with Production to meet customer delivery requirements

• Package completed products for shipment, including:

  • Visual inspection

  • Dimensional verification

  • Documentation review for completeness and accuracy

• Process shipments within the ERP system

Inventory Processing

• Organize and maintain stockroom inventory

• Maintain and improve point-of-use “supermarket” inventory locations throughout manufacturing

• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives

• Track material expiration dates and remove expired materials

• Issue materials to work orders per production schedule

• Move in-process production between operations

• Expedite materials to support on-time shipment

• Maintain Kanban and 2-bin systems; recommend and implement improvements

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Effective time management skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to quickly learn and navigate ERP systems

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality environments preferred

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform basic office and administrative functions

• Ability to stand for extended periods during shipping activities

• Ability to lift, move, and handle parts up to 30 pounds

• Ability to crouch, reach, and lift as required

Schedule

• 40-hour work week

• Monday – Thursday

• 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick/personal time

• Company-supplemented medical insurance

• Short-term disability coverage

• 401(k)

• Profit sharing

Pre-employment drug testing required.

Position: Electronics Assembly
Department: Production
Effective Date: September 1, 2025  
Employment Status: Full-Time

1. Position Purpose

The Electronics Assembly position supports production by assembling electronic components and related parts according to written instructions, verbal direction, production drawings, sample assemblies, and applicable quality requirements. Work performed in this position may affect product conformity, customer satisfaction, and the effectiveness of the company’s quality management system.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Follow production drawings, bills of material, travelers, sample assemblies, and related documentation.
• Use fixtures and tools to align parts in the specified relationship to each other.
• Solder components using a soldering iron in accordance with applicable workmanship requirements.
• Mount components on PCB panels and related assemblies.
• Connect component lead wires to PCB boards and assemblies as required.
• Work with extremely fine wire, small components, and detailed assembly requirements.
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, sanding, cleaning, etching, and other related production activities.
• Inspect own work for obvious defects and notify supervision or quality personnel of nonconforming product or process concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow applicable company policies, safety requirements, quality procedures, and production practices.

3. Required Competence, Training, and Experience

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, production drawings, and sample assemblies.
• Ability to perform detailed hand assembly work with small parts and fine wire.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, fixtures, and soldering equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to communicate production or quality concerns to supervision or quality personnel.
• Soldering experience is preferred but not required; training may be provided where needed.
• Competence may be demonstrated through education, prior experience, on-the-job training, supervised practice, observation, or other company-approved evaluation methods.

4. Quality Management System Awareness

The employee is expected to understand that their work can affect product quality, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company quality requirements. The employee is responsible for following approved instructions, reporting problems, preventing the unintended use of nonconforming products, and asking questions when requirements are unclear.

5. Work Schedule, Conditions, and Employment Requirements

• Standard schedule: 40-hour work week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with 30 minutes for lunch.
• Starting pay is dependent on experience.
• Drug testing is required.
• Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods, handling small components, using soldering equipment, and performing repetitive detailed assembly tasks.

6. Benefits

Benefits may include paid time off, holidays, company-supplemented medical insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k) and profit sharing after one year of service, subject to applicable plan terms and company policy.

7. Employee Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand this Position Guide / Job Description. I understand the duties, responsibilities, required competence, quality expectations, and employment conditions described above. I understand that I am responsible for following applicable instructions, procedures, safety requirements, and quality management system requirements related to this position.

1. Position Summary

The Manufacturing Scheduler develops, maintains, and communicates production schedules that support customer, regulatory, QMS, and internal requirements. This role coordinates labor, equipment, materials, work orders, and priorities to support on-time delivery, product conformity, risk-based planning, and continual improvement. The position works cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Customer Service to ensure schedules are feasible, controlled, current, and aligned with AS9100/ISO 9001 expectations.

2. Responsibilities and Authorities

• Create, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer demand, contract requirements, inventory, capacity, labor, material readiness, and work-order priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance, production progress, material status, quality holds, equipment issues, and labor constraints; escalate risks or delays to affected stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Production to confirm materials, drawings, tooling, inspection resources, specifications, and process documentation are available before work begins.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records in approved ERP/MRP systems to ensure data integrity, traceability, and controlled documented information.
• Control schedule changes by documenting updates, communicating impacts, and ensuring affected functions receive current planning information.
• Analyze schedule adherence, production output, capacity utilization, material availability, work-order status, and KPIs to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

3. Work Schedule, Conditions, and Employment Requirements

• Standard schedule: 40-hour work week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with 30 minutes for lunch.
• Starting pay is dependent on experience; drug testing is required.
• Work may require office and manufacturing-floor activity, extended sitting or standing, computer use, and occasional movement through production areas.

4. Required Qualifications and Competence

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, supply chain operations, or a related manufacturing role.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, communicate, and adjust schedules in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and working knowledge of work orders, bills of material, routings, inventory status, capacity planning, and production control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time-management, written communication, verbal communication, and Excel/data-analysis skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong attention to detail.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, capacity planning, inventory management, and high-volume or multi-product manufacturing environments.

5. Performance Measures

• Schedule adherence, on-time production performance, and on-time customer delivery support.
• Accuracy and timeliness of ERP/MRP scheduling data.
• Material availability, shortage escalation, capacity utilization, and resource-planning effectiveness.
• Reduced schedule conflicts, production delays, avoidable downtime, and timely communication of recovery plans.
• Support for corrective actions and continual improvement related to scheduling performance.

6. What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits: health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business unit within a supportive holding company structure.

7. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant manufacturing leadership experience and why you are interested in this opportunity to careers@sentechsensors.com.

Motion Sensors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.