Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Our client is a global automotive manufacturer and is seeking a Materials Manager to lead production control, planning, and material flow at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving execution, developing teams, and ensuring customer commitments are met.

• Lead and develop the Production Control / Materials team
  , setting clear expectations, goals, and performance metrics.
• Own production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, and shipping/receiving to support plant and customer requirements.
• Translate customer releases into executable production plans aligned with capacity and manpower.
• Drive daily accountability with suppliers, planning, production, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor plant output and inventory performance; resolve shortages, delays, and material issues.
• Oversee cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and correct variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal manufacturing standards, quality systems, and OSHA requirements
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• Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen material flow, inventory accuracy, and team effectiveness.

• 7+ years in a management role leading materials, production control, or scheduling teams
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• Confident decision-maker able to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous situations.
• Strong people leader who builds accountability, engagement, and cross-functional alignment.
• Highly organized with strong systems and analytical skills (ERP/MRP experience preferred).

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