Sr. Materials & Warehouse Manager

** Job Description Summary*
* The Sr. Materials & Warehouse Manager is a dual-role leadership position responsible for driving strategic materials management and leading daily warehouse operations at the Aurora Coils Plant. This role oversees inventory planning, material flow, and supply chain optimization while providing leadership for the warehouse team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution. The successful candidate will champion Lean principles, foster team development, and deliver measurable improvements in inventory turns, cash utilization, and operational performance.

** Job Description*
* ** Key Responsibilities*
* Strategic Materials Leadership

+ Lead the materials organization, including planning, scheduling, and inventory control, to support production and repair operations.

+ Develop and implement site-wide materials strategies aligned with business objectives and Lean principles.

+ Drive initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and enhance cash flow.

Warehouse Operations Management

+ Supervise the Production Team Leader and oversee daily supermarket, shipping, and receiving activities.

+ Ensure timely completion of work orders and adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

+ Manage labor resources and operational budgets for the warehouse function.

+ Collaborate closely with the cross functional Aurora Coils Teams to align on quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and cost objectives across shared workflows.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

+ Act as a Lean coach for the materials & warehouse teams, embedding Lean tools and behaviors into daily operations.

+ Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

+ Drive standard work, eliminate waste, and improve throughput and efficiency.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

+ Utilize the Daily Management System to track and report KPIs across people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost for tier 1 through tier 4.

+ Prepare and present weekly Tier 4 performance charts, including updates on ATS/concerns (open and past due), inventory reduction initiatives, discrepant material at risk for obsolescence reserve, obsolescence targets (no incremental value), cycle count accuracy and net adjustments, part shortages impacting repair, open and past due purchase orders, peer appraisal status, and upcoming QMS training requirements.

+ Establish team goals that meet or exceed quality and productivity standards.

Systems & Technology

+ Leverage ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/Kinaxis) to manage material planning, purchasing, and inventory control.  Partner with the materials COE to implement a smooth Kinaxis transition.

+ Troubleshoot digital system errors (e.g., Fed Ex issues, BOL creation) and implement system enhancements.

Compliance & Safety

+ Lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) efforts for materials and warehouse operations.  Champion FW2.0 element and lead team members to participate in EHS continuous improvement.

+ Ensure proper handling of powered industrial vehicles and operations within the warehouse.

Team Development & Collaboration

+ Create and execute training plans to build team capability and foster a culture of accountability.

+ Partner with operations, engineering, sourcing, and finance teams to ensure seamless material flow and support for new programs.

** Basic Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or High School diploma/GED with 10+ years of production or supply chain experience.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or repair operations.

+ Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in materials planning and execution.

+ APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

+ Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

+ Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP systems.

+ Experience managing represented staff and prioritizing safety.

+ Familiarity with repair operations, supermarket workflows, shipping/receiving workflows, and…