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Repetitive Manufacturing Materials Coordinator

Central States Industrial (CSI), Springfield, MO, United States


This position is onsite only in Springfield, MO.

Pay: $24–$26 per hour

Keep production moving. Solve problems. Stay ahead of shortages. This role sits right in the middle of production. You’re the person making sure materials are where they need to be, when they need to be there and fix it fast when they’re not. You’ll work across purchasing, production, engineering, and the warehouse to keep jobs on track and the system accurate. If you like staying organized, digging into problems, and being the one people rely on to keep things moving, this role fits.

What You’ll Be Doing

Monitor production jobs and make sure materials are ready to go

Identify shortages and take action—transfers, purchase orders, expediting

Work with Purchasing and suppliers to keep materials on time

Create and manage jobs in the ERP system

Keep material, labor, and job data accurate and up to date

Track open purchase orders and follow up on delays

Support production by communicating material status and risks

Help resolve discrepancies—materials, documentation, system issues

Maintain bills of materials and process engineering changes

Ensure traceability and documentation are complete and accurate

Support inventory accuracy and help resolve variances

This is a fast-moving role

where priorities shift—you’ll need to stay on top of it.

What You’ll Gain

Real experience in materials, production, and supply chain operations

A strong understanding of how manufacturing actually works

Exposure to ERP systems, planning, and purchasing coordination

A role where your work directly impacts production performance

Who This Is For
You don’t need to know everything—but you do need the right mindset.

Detail-oriented and organized

Comfortable juggling multiple priorities

Problem-solver who doesn’t wait to be told what to do

Clear communicator across teams

Able to stay calm when things get busy

Willing to learn and improve

Experience

1–2 years in manufacturing, materials, supply chain, or purchasing

ERP/MRP system experience (Epicor is a plus)

Familiarity with BOMs, routings, or material planning is helpful

Intermediate Excel skills (lookups, pivots, basic analysis)

Why CSI

Competitive pay: $24–$26 per hour

Role that directly impacts production—not a back-office job

Team environment—people work together to solve problems

Opportunity to grow into planning, purchasing, or operations roles

Casual workplace with company events and team activities

About CSI
CSI designs, builds, and services stainless-steel process systems used in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We do solid work, support our customers, and back our team. It’s a hands-on environment where people step in, figure things out, and keep things moving.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This role is primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor and with warehouse teams. It requires extended computer use, communication, and coordination across departments. Light physical activity such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.

CSI provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer
CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires based on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the job.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CSI participates in E-Verify.

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