Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible for executing purchasing, production planning, and inventory management activities for the entire site, with a focus on best practice processes and achieving an optimal supply chain relative to metrics of Quality, Cost, and Delivery as determined by the Operating Company.

• Develop strategic plan to achieve supply chain objectives, to include identifying and implementing spend strategies for the site.

• Support new product development and the ECN process as it pertains to purchasing and production planning.

• Maintain and develop a material cost savings funnel in line with the Operating Company objectives and drive identified and approved projects to completion.

• Manage sourcing projects and assume responsibility for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Manage supplier performance through supplier scorecards working with Supplier Quality Engineer.

• Measure monthly and annual materials goals that support the site objectives.

• Utilize value stream mapping and other lean tools to streamline processes and minimize inventory.

• Participate in the S&OP process.

• Assist in product life cycle analysis process for the Kanban/ERP and own all direct material Kanban implementation and management.

• Maintain an assertive follow‑up system to ensure plant production schedule compliance.

• Own, teach, and manage execution of PFEP, EPEI, Optimizers, and other lean production planning tools.

• Understand impacts to MRP & ERP with any future system changes.

• Interface with Management, Supervision, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Engineering and Operations.

• Evaluate and suggest Make/Buy decisions.

• Negotiate MRO/Indirect material contracts and other major capital purchases.

• Work directly with Operating Company Sourcing group on project implementation.

• May participate in Altra‑wide global projects on an as‑needed basis.

• Ownership of inventory management utilizing a Kanban system.

• Strong negotiation skills, including a sound understanding of commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property elements of a contract.

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and its application.

• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and managers, customers, and suppliers.

• Ability to partner with shop floor supervision to execute continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field, or commensurate experience, required.

• Experience in Production Planning within a plant environment, required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Material Manager/Supervisor role, required.

• Experience of Kanban process, preferred.

• Experience in managing suppliers of raw steel, castings, and ball bearings, preferred.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education…