Materials Manager

Description

Step into a critical role that keeps production moving. As a Materials Manager, you'll oversee the flow, storage, and staging of materials and equipment to ensure a smooth, efficient shop operation. You'll implement standardized processes, apply lean principles, and collaborate closely with production teams to minimize downtime, improve inventory accuracy, and support on-time delivery. If you're organized, process-driven, and enjoy optimizing logistics in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this role offers a direct impact on operational success.

Self.

Made. at RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader

Position Summary

Oversee, support and manage activities related to materials and equipment flow and logistics in a shop environment. The main objective of this role is to implement, standardize and administer critical processes that ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a production process. This role supports and manages activities that involve the systematic movement, storage, and preparation of components and materials required for production.

The goal is to minimize downtime, reduce waste, and maintain a continuous flow of parts to each workstation.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming materials and equipment.
• Verified for quality and quantity before being introduced into the production environment.
• Organize materials andstore materials in designated areas using methods that optimize space and accessibility per materials handling and storage program.
• Provide inventory control and rotate materials by purchase order and production project.
• Stage components pre-positioned near the assembly line in the correct sequence and quantities required for each production cycle.
• Participate in material flow and deliveryfrom storage to staging areas and then to the assembly line using appropriate handling equipment (e.g., carts, conveyors, forklifts).
• Incorporate lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Utilize ergonomic considerations to ensure that materials are positioned to minimize strain and enhance worker safety.
• Work in a collaborative environment to improve production efficiency and reduced downtime.
• Strive to enhanced inventory accuracy and control.
• Help manage vendors and suppliers to lower risk of material shortages or excess.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with corporate and project safety program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Develop daily task/job lists, set appropriate expectations, and ensure tasks and jobs are completed.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to accomplish objectives received from shop fabrication leadership.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, operational logs and safety records.
• Work in a team environment to ensure customer requirements and productivity are achieved.
• Maintain an organized work environment
• Participate in the execution of a cycle count…