Job Title: Jr Materials Specialist Job Description As a Jr Materials Specialist, you will assist in creating and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects. You will monitor the flow of materials and components to production lines, ensuring availability to meet production schedules. You will serve as a "Water Spider" by ensuring that workstations are consistently stocked with necessary materials to minimize downtime. Collaboration with supervisors and production staff to adjust schedules and material flow to accommodate production changes is crucial. Clear and effective communication with team members, management, and other departments regarding production needs and timelines is essential. You will use computer systems to track production progress, input scheduling data, and generate reports. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in production scheduling and material flow processes. Responsibilities + Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects. + Monitor the flow of materials and components to production lines, ensuring availability to meet production schedules. + Serve as a "Water Spider" by ensuring that workstations are consistently stocked with necessary materials to minimize downtime. + Collaborate with supervisors and production staff to adjust schedules and material flow to accommodate production changes. + Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, management, and other departments regarding production needs and timelines. + Use computer systems to track production progress, input scheduling data, and generate reports. + Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in production scheduling and material flow processes. Essential Skills + Experience with BOM's and/or material movement/routing + Experience in manufacturing and production planning. + Knowledge of inventory management. + Proficiency with ERP systems and purchase orders. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Effective communication and collaboration skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with continuous improvement initiatives. + Ability to identify and address inefficiencies in production scheduling and material flow processes. Work Environment This position is based in an office environment. It offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with room for growth in a rapidly growing company. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newbury Park,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.