Materials Manager

Epitec, Inc

Wilmington, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$52–$55 Per Hour

SKILLS

APICS (Association for Operations Management), Aerospace and Defense, Bar Code Scanners, Bar Code Software, Bill of Materials (BOM), Campaigns, Cargo/Freight, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Cleaning, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Components, Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM), Engineering Change Management, Forklift, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Kanban, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Materials Management, NetSuite, Off-Site Storage, Operations Management, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Programs, Production Planning, Production Support, Production Systems, Prototyping, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Traceability, Warehousing

LOCATION

Wilmington, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Materials Manager
Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility for extension
Location: Wilmington, Virginia
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: $52-55 per hour

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to own all shipping, receiving, inventory management, and warehousing operations for the facility. This is a unique role: you will be building and managing warehouse operations in a dynamic R&D and pre-production environment without a fully mature ERP system, with high part variety, frequent engineering changes, and rapidly evolving inventory needs. You will need to create practical systems for tracking, storing, and staging thousands of unique SKUs while maintaining the speed and flexibility that a development environment demands. This role requires someone who can build structure from ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving
• Manage all inbound receiving operations: verify shipments against purchase orders, inspect for damage, and process receiving documentation
• Coordinate outbound shipping for returns, transfers, and supplier exchanges
• Process a high volume of diverse incoming materials — from small electronic components to large machined castings and raw stock
• Work with carriers and freight services to schedule deliveries, manage dock appointments, and resolve shipping discrepancies
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and ensure timely communication to production planning when critical materials arrive.

Inventory Management
• Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems for a high-variety, low-volume environment with thousands of unique part numbers
• Develop practical inventory management processes that function effectively without a mature ERP — using spreadsheets, barcode systems, or lightweight tools as appropriate
• Conduct cycle counts, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and maintain accuracy targets
• Manage inventory locations, bin assignments, and storage organization to enable rapid retrieval for production kitting
• Track lot/serial numbers for critical components requiring traceability
• Flag aging inventory, excess stock, and obsolete parts for engineering review and disposition
• Adapt inventory processes as engineering changes drive BOM revisions, part number changes, and new material introductions

Warehousing & Staging
• Organize warehouse layout for efficient storage, retrieval, and flow of materials to production areas
• Kit and stage materials for upcoming build campaigns in coordination with the production planner
• Manage storage of hazardous materials, ESD-sensitive components, and temperature-sensitive items per applicable requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas following 5S principles
• Optimize space utilization as inventory types and volumes change with evolving product programs
• Manage overflow storage, off-site storage coordination, and material transfers between facilities as needed

Team Leadership & Coordination
• Lead and develop a small team of material handlers and receiving specialists
• Coordinate daily with production planning, supply chain, and engineering to align material availability with build schedules
• Communicate proactively when inventory issues, receiving delays, or space constraints may impact production
• Support production readiness reviews by confirming material availability for upcoming builds
• Drive accountability for inventory accuracy, on-time staging, and receiving throughput

Process Development & Systems
• Build warehouse processes from the ground up in a new facility — define workflows, create SOPs, and establish operating standards
• Evaluate and recommend inventory management tools and systems as the organization scales
• Develop labeling, barcoding, and location management standards
• Support future ERP implementation by establishing clean data practices and process discipline now
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to reduce handling time, improve accuracy, and increase throughput

Basic Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, materials management, or shipping/receiving operations
• Experience managing inventory in a high-mix, low-volume environment with a large number of unique SKUs
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve warehouse processes — not just operate within existing systems
• Experience managing a small team (material handlers, shipping/receiving associates)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with inventory tracking tools (spreadsheets, barcode scanners, lightweight WMS, or similar)
• Comfort working without a mature ERP system and building practical solutions with available tools
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse or materials management, preferably in R&D, prototype, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments
• Experience standing up warehouse operations in a new or greenfield facility
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and understanding of data requirements for future implementation
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification
• Experience managing inventory for complex multi-level BOMs with frequent engineering changes
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components and hazardous materials storage
• Knowledge of lean warehousing principles, kanban, and visual management systems
• Experience with cycle counting programs and root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create structure in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
• Track record of implementing process improvements that measurably increased accuracy or throughput

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About the Company

Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1978

WEBSITE

https://epitec.com/

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