Senior Manager - Materials

The Senior Manager - Materials is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing all aspects of production scheduling and inventory management within an industrial generator manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production targets are met, materials are available when needed, and inventory levels are maintained to support customer demand and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a people leader with experience in heavy manufacturing, a strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $131,450 - $206,550

Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Work Mode: Onsite M-F

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production plans aligned with demand forecasts and capacity constraints.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, fabricated parts, and purchased components.

• Oversee inventory control processes including receiving, storage, cycle counting, and reconciliation of high-value and long-lead-time components (e.g., engines, alternators, control panels).

• Monitor and adjust production plans based on capacity constraints, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP/MRP systems to improve planning accuracy and inventory visibility.

• Analyze inventory trends and production performance metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.

• Implement lean practices to improve space utilization and material flow.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production planning, inventory accuracy, and supply chain responsiveness.

• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all production and inventory control activities.

• Create and maintain a PFEP database that includes part dimensions, storage locations, packaging requirements, delivery frequency, and supplier details.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in production planning and inventory control in a heavy manufacturing environment (preferably power generation, electrical equipment, or industrial machinery).

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations,

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with PFEP implementation or maintenance is highly beneficial. This includes:

• Building and managing PFEP databases

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (procurement, production, logistics)

• Using PFEP to drive lean initiatives and material flow optimization

• Strong experience with SAP ERP/MRP systems

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT), and demand-driven planning principles.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Location: N7650 County Rd LS, Sheboygan, WI, 53083

Work Mode: Onsite M-F