Inventory Control Specialist
Materion · Westford, MA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Controls
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist controls role at Materion (metals) in Westford, MA. A National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S.
- Tools it names
- 5S
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $90k–$157k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 28 controls engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$157k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 71%
- Automation 71%
- Robotics 36%
- Root cause 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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responsibilities
while adding increased accountability for project work, data integrity, training development, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- ◆Create work instructions, process flow charts, task files, and training for all stockroom functions.
- ◆Train new stockroom employees when hired and act as a mentor/subject-matter expert.
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The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and continuous improvement of the stockroom supporting the Westford and Tyngsboro sites. This role combines hands-on material handling with higher-level inventory control, reporting, documentation, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration. The Specialist acts as the functional owner of the stockroom, maintains inventory accuracy, leads improvement initiatives, and develops the systems and processes that will support future stockroom personnel.
This position retains core stockroom
You will have an opportunity to
50%
Daily Operations & Material Handling
- •Perform daily stockroom functions including kitting work orders, supporting planners, issuing materials, and fulfilling technician requests.
- •Process incoming materials from Receiving and Incoming Inspection, ensuring accurate ERP transactions.
- •Pull finished goods based on the Shipping Dispatch List and customer requirements.
- •Conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain high inventory accuracy.
- •Maintain consumables inventory including VMI items, chemicals, customer‑specific packaging, final inspection materials, glass stock variations, and chamber-related spare parts.
- •Support stockroom cleanliness, organization, and 5S standards across both sites.
25%
Reporting & Inventory Control
- •Generate and maintain daily and weekly operational reports, including:
- •Previous-day receipts
- •Order point reports for high-usage materials
- •Weekly shipping dispatch list
- •Monitor inventory levels, recommend reorder adjustments, and support optimization of stock parameters.
- •Serve as a subject‑matter expert for inventory accuracy, ERP data integrity, and material flow.
20%
Stockroom Ownership & Continuous Improvement
- •Act as the primary owner of the stockroom layout, organization, standards, and operational practices.
- •Lead cross-functional improvement projects including:
- •Stockroom redesigns
- •Consumables room restructuring
- •Consolidation of finished goods into the stockroom
- •Barcode system development (Bartender integration, scanning workflows, labeling standards)
- •Recycle/metal segregation room improvements
- •Partner with leadership to complete GEMBA action items, support safety initiatives, and implement operational improvements.
- •Identify opportunities for cost savings, space utilization improvements, and streamlining material flows.
5%
Documentation & Training