Materials Manager

Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all material-related functions within company's battery recycling operations. This role ensures safe, accurate, and efficient stewardship of all inbound and outbound materials-including feedstock, intermediates, finished products, consumables, and indirect supplies-while supporting production planning, regulatory compliance, and internal flow through the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, deep understanding of material handling within a chemical or industrial processing environment, and the discipline needed to support a high-growth, safety-critical business.
Key Responsibilities

• Material Disposition
• Inventory Management
• Internal Material Flow
• Indirect Procurement
• Production Planning
• Leadership & Collaboration

Qualifications

Required:

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

• 5-10 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or warehouse leadership within manufacturing, chemical processing, recycling, or industrial operations.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control methods, MRP/ERP systems (ideally Net Suite), and material-flow optimization.

• Demonstrated ability to manage hazardous or regulated materials safely.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in battery recycling, chemical processing, automotive, electronics manufacturing, or logistics industries.

• APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification.

• Experience implementing lean/5S/continuous improvement initiatives.

• Familiarity with DOT hazardous material rules, RCRA, or EPA standards.

Meet Your Recruiter

Casey Lamb
President

Casey began his staffing career in 1994, starting as a Staffing Professional. In 1997, he took over the daily operations of American Staff Corp and started to develop the core team. He also set up new ways to streamline our business and implement new growth strategies. And, has also developed long-lasting relationships with clients, employees and suppliers. Casey is quite proud of the American Staff Corp experienced, dedicated, and high tenured team.

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