Senior Materials Manager

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy
- People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Own the flow of everything! This role is all about keeping materials moving, teams aligned, and performance climbing. As our Senior Materials Manager, you’ll lead inventory, scheduling, and logistics across the business while driving smarter processes, stronger results, and a more efficient supply chain every day. You’ll partner cross-functionally, turn data into action, and standardize how work gets done across our facilities.

Grounded in the principles of the 7 Habits and a servant leadership mindset, you’ll build and develop a high-performing team, strengthen relationships across the organization, and lead with integrity while continuously improving how we operate.

West Plant at 5055 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512

The target starting base salary for this position is $87, - $ / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of material planning, scheduling, and supplier release processes across the organization
• Standardize material flow processes across the organization to improve efficiency, visibility, and consistency
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, and Demand/Capacity Planning to ensure alignment of supply with customer requirements and production needs
• Support and influence capacity planning activities to ensure material readiness and mitigate supply constraints
• Promote organizational alignment by effectively communicating customer requirements and supply chain priorities across cross-functional teams
• Drive adoption of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) in collaboration with CES (Cascade Enterprise Systems/Lean Management)

• Oversee warehouse, shipping, and logistics operations to ensure efficient product flow and on-time delivery to customers
• Drive performance against key logistics metrics, including on-time delivery and ASN accuracy
• Support the implementation and optimization of TMS, WMS, and ERP systems to enhance logistics efficiency and visibility
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex operational challenges and improve overall service performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction

• Oversee inventory control processes and ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment with organizational needs
• Drive standardization of inventory management practices, including ABC classification and cycle counting processes
• Monitor and improve inventory-related KPIs, including inventory accuracy, turns, and overall performance metrics
• Minimize inventory write-offs through improved controls, proactive management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities related to inventory performance

• Own and report materials and supply chain KPIs in leadership forums; drive accountability and performance improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain team members, building organizational capability and bench strength
• Provide training and guidance across materials, inventory, and…