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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary
The Materials Manager serves as the critical link between material planning, production scheduling, supply chain strategy, and shop floor execution, driving a stable, predictable production environment. The role combines leadership of materials management with direct ownership of production control and logistics execution.
This position plays a key role in delivering on-time shipments, optimizing inventory, and enabling operational excellence through strong daily management, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop teams across scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control.
- Establish clear accountability, standard work, and performance expectations.
- Promote a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Production Control & Schedule Execution
- Own creation and execution of the production schedule to meet customer demand.
- Drive schedule adherence through monitoring work orders, WIP, and output.
- Identify risks early and take action to protect delivery performance.
- Ensure alignment between production plans, capacity, and material availability.
Material Planning & Flow
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
- Coordinate material flow including kitting, staging, and replenishment.
- Resolve material shortages and bottlenecks quickly.
- Align inventory levels with production needs.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Maintain inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and optimal levels.
- Minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
- Ensure accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
Shipping, Receiving & Logistics
- Oversee receiving processes for accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead shipping operations to ensure on-time delivery.
- Optimize logistics processes for efficiency and cost.
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
- Support sourcing and supplier performance.
- Collaborate to mitigate supply risks and improve lead times.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships.
Flow Stability & Issue Resolution
- Maintain a stable production environment by identifying disruptions.
- Drive rapid escalation and resolution of issues.
- Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints.
Process Improvement & Reporting
- Analyze performance data to improve flow, cost, and delivery.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems for execution and reporting.
- Provide visibility to risks and performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- Equivalent experience considered.
Experience
- 5+ years in materials management, production control, or logistics.
- Experience leading teams across scheduling and warehouse functions. 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong ERP/MRP experience.
- Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.
We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All US job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.
Salary Description
100,000 - 118,000k