Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Location:

Hingham, MA Our client is hiring a Materials Manager to own sourcing, inventory, and delivery for the plant, making sure the right materials arrive when production needs them.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead all supply chain activities in the factory, including supplier selection based on price, quality, delivery, certifications, and regulatory compliance
- Manage inventory levels, inventory turns, and supplier on-time delivery
- Set up standard and automated re-order and just-in-time delivery procedures
- Build crisis management and backup supplier plans with Strategic Procurement
- Facilitate the S&OP process and guide strategic production planning, balancing short- and long-term demand with materials availability
- Recommend in-house manufacturing vs. outsourcing based on capacity, quality, and workforce balance
- Manage special order requests, engineering changes, and part substitutions
- Coach, mentor, and develop your team while driving a culture of accountability and results Requirements:

- 10+ years of experience in materials management - 5+ years of management experience - ERP experience (SAP preferred) - Bachelor's degree Preferences:

- Lean Six Sigma knowledge or exposure
- Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment