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Materials Manager
Posted: 08/14/2025
2025-08-14
2025-11-27
Job Type:
Permanent/Direct Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 26549
Pay Rate: $ 90000.00 - $ 110000.00
Job Description
Our client, a well-established manufacturer based in the Montague, MI area, is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead their materials and supply chain operations. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the overall materials strategy across production planning, inventory control, logistics, procurement, and customer fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean manufacturing environments and a proven ability to build efficient and scalable materials systems.
Working closely with the Plant Manager and other cross-functional leaders, the Materials Manager will ensure the smooth and cost-effective flow of materials through the facility—supporting consistent on-time delivery to customers, reducing waste, and improving plant-wide operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive materials strategy in coordination with the Plant Manager
- Oversee supply chain operations including purchasing, logistics, receiving, shipping, and inventory control
- Lead the creation of Sales Forecast Reports and Master Production Plans based on customer demand and historical trends
- Manage inventory levels (Raw, WIP, Finished Goods) to ensure efficient production flow while minimizing costs
- Serve as the point of contact for customer delivery issues, logistics delays, or production disruptions
- Maintain accurate reporting for lost or damaged customer-supplied goods and premium freight costs
- Evaluate internal capacity constraints and adjust plans to optimize machine utilization and labor allocation
- Provide supervisors with timely and accurate production schedules
- Supervise and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Oversee compliance with company policies, safety practices, 5S, and housekeeping standards
- Train staff on Production & Inventory Control, ERP/MRP systems, Lean tools, and materials management practices
- Configure supplier settings in ERP/MRP systems, including testing and validation
- Develop departmental budgets aligned with plant profitability and cost reduction goals
- Maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics to ensure delivery and quality standards are met
- Implement and manage an effective cycle counting program to maintain accurate inventory records
- Ensure all departmental policies comply with relevant laws and internal quality standards
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent 4-year college-level education
- Solid background in materials management within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with MRP, ERP, or MES systems
- Proficient in Lean systems for production scheduling, inventory control, and process improvement
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills for both internal collaboration and external customer support
- Familiarity with budget development and cost containment strategies
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience supervising materials or logistics teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting
- Working knowledge of capacity planning, forecasting, and supplier management
- Background in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- ERP implementation or system testing experience
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to manufacturing
Titles Encouraged to Apply:
- Materials Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Production Planning Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Operations Manager – Materials
- Plant Materials Supervisor
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