Materials Management- Materials Coordinator (2nd shift)

Materials Coordinator

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Materials Coordinator. This position is responsible for planning and directing the activities of production employees to meet production, inventory, safety, and quality goals.

Fundamental Job Tasks:

Meets production goals by allocating resources accordingly.

Investigate, recommend, and implement measures to improve production.

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the department's efficiency.

Asks questions of employees to ascertain information necessary to make production decisions.

Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Plans changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the department's efficiency.

Ensures that policies, procedures, and formulas are followed in a consistent manner.

Works with engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Service, and Research and Development personnel on product and process modifications and product scale-ups.

Responsible for working in Corporate Small Parcel when the primary coordinator is out due to vacation and other types of time away.

Ensures accurate and appropriate flow of information by providing clear spoken and written information to operations management. Conducts periodic communication meetings with department personnel. Counts, records, and enters data into systems as needed to track performance.

Creates a skilled and motivated staff by ensuring that employees receive training and development consistent with their responsibilities. Evaluates production employees on a regular basis and recommends development measures. Recommends personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Creates a good team spirit. Gains willing cooperation to meet production goals, safety, and training efforts.

Maintains a safe working environment by working closely with EH&S and observing all safety and environmental guidelines while handling products, raw materials, and wastes.

Knowledge and Skills:

College degree and five (5) years technical manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent work experience.

About Us:

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives, and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices, and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our award-winning benefits program includes a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision insurance to more unique options like a free on-site fitness center, nurse health coach, 529 Plan matching, and adoption support. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at

Our Vision: To be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.

Other Benefits:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

On-site fitness center and pickleball staffed by trainers

Company paid short term disability

401(k) with matching

529 savings matching

Tuition assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Paid Holidays

Free Franklin Merchandise