Materials And Logistics Manager

We are working on behalf of a high-volume Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility in Monroe, Ohio, to recruit an experienced Logistics and Materials Manager
. This is a key leadership role within a fast‑paced, just‑in‑time production environment, responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials across the entire plant
.

You will lead a core materials team (6–8 direct reports) across planning, inventory, and shipping, with oversight of a wider team of material handlers and drivers (~15–20) supporting plant operations. This role is critical to maintaining on‑time delivery, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a demanding automotive environment.

• Lead the materials, planning, and logistics function across the facility
• Manage the flow of materials from receipt through to shipment
• Oversee production scheduling and inventory control to support JIT manufacturing
• Ensure on‑time delivery and customer requirements are consistently met
• Drive inventory accuracy, FIFO, and cost control initiatives
• Manage and develop the Materials team, including supervisors and coordinators
• Maintain accuracy across EDI, ERP/MRP systems, and reporting
• Act as a key link between operations, supply chain, and customers
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (TPS, TPM, Kaizen, 5S)

• Automotive manufacturing experience is essential
• Proven leadership experience within materials, supply chain, logistics in a manufacturing plant
• Strong understanding of just‑in‑time (JIT) environments and high‑volume production
• Experience across production planning, inventory control, and shipping/logistics
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), EDI, and inventory systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage both people and process in a fast‑paced environment

Dayton, Cincinnati, Monroe, Mason, Middletown, Springboro, Hamilton, Fairfield, Loveland, Sharonville, Lebanon

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