Materials Manager

Position: MATERIALS MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY/ DESCRIPTION

The Materials Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of material flow across the facility(s), including receiving, warehousing, kitting, and MRB (Material Review Board) operations. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time to support production schedules while effectively controlling nonconforming material. The Materials Manager drives operational excellence through process standardization, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, procurement, and project management teams.

Requirements

• Lead and manage daily operations of receiving, warehouse, kitting, and MRB areas

• Ensure accurate and timely receipt, inspection, and system transactions of incoming materials

• Oversee inventory control processes including cycle counts, reconciliation, and accuracy improvement initiatives

• Develop and maintain efficient kitting strategies to support production schedules and minimize downtime

• Coordinate material availability with production control and project teams to meet build and delivery timelines

• Manage / Support MRB operations, including segregation, identification, and physical control of nonconforming material

• Establish and enforce standard work, layout optimization, and material handling best practices across all areas

• Monitor KPIs (inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, picking efficiency, dock-to-stock time, etc.) and implement corrective actions

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, waste reduction) across all material flow functions

• Manage staffing, training, and performance of departmental leads and team members

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in all material handling operations

• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to resolve shortages, quality issues, and delivery constraints, including RTVs and supplier returns

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management across multiple operational departments

• Deep understanding of material flow, inventory control, and nonconforming material processes within a manufacturing environment

• Inventory management expertise including MRP/ERP systems, cycle counting, demand alignment, and MRB tracking

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical components, switch gear materials, and power distribution equipment used in PDC, E-House, or switch gear manufacturing

• Ability to interpret electrical BOMs, manufacturer part numbers, and material specifications to support production readiness and inventory accuracy

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, pull systems, and waste elimination

• Working knowledge of quality systems, MRB processes, and material disposition workflows

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze KPIs and drive operational improvements

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and process discipline skills

Minimum Experience Required

• 7+ years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years of leadership experience managing multiple functional teams (receiving, warehouse, kitting, and/or MRB)

• Experience in PDC, E-House, switch gear, or similar engineered-to-order manufacturing strongly preferred

• Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy, material flow efficiency, MRB control, and on-time delivery performance

• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban) to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency strongly preferred

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Formal education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and progressive hands-on experience in materials management

• APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP preferred, but not required; relevant practical experience in inventory and production control considered equivalent

• Lean / Six Sigma training or certification (Green Belt preferred) or demonstrated…