Materials Manager

Coordinate the receipt, restocking, and inventory verification of internal material requirements to ensure timely and accurate delivery to production lines. Oversee inventory optimization, including the management of excess and obsolete materials, cycle counting programs, receiving and transfer dock operations, and maintaining appropriate safety stock levels. Maintain detailed records and enforce cost-control procedures, with a strong focus on loss prevention through continuous monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

Lead, coach, and develop the team responsible for material flow and inventory processes, while managing labor efficiencies, direct labor hours, and overtime (OT%) to meet operational and financial targets. Manage and optimize material replenishment systems, including Kanban, min-max, vendor managed inventory (VMI), discrete ordering, and consignment programs. Ensure consistent on-time, line-side delivery of materials to support uninterrupted production and operational efficiency.

Oversee and manage timed delivery routes to improve flow, accuracy, and responsiveness. Drive initiatives to reduce transportation waste, streamline material movement, and lower overall handling costs. Continuously identify and implement inventory reduction strategies and process improvements to enhance efficiency, improve inventory turns, and support overall operational performance.

• Coordinate the receipt, restocking, and inventory verification of internal material requirements to ensure timely and accurate delivery to production lines, including reliable on-time, line-side delivery to support manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained and determine material, and capacity needs to meet expected demand across the materials team.
• Utilize business systems to monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and generate timely signals for response and replenishment actions.
• Manage and optimize inventory performance, including tracking inventory turns and driving improvements through inventory reduction initiatives and optimized stocking strategies.
• Oversee inventory optimization efforts, including management of excess and obsolete materials, and develop processes to eliminate waste and reduce overall inventory levels.
• Conduct and manage cycle count programs in accordance with company policies, resolving discrepancies and ensuring inventory accuracy and timely execution.
• Maintain, analyze, and ensure accuracy of inventory records through continuous monitoring, reporting, and system discipline.
• Enforce cost-control procedures with a strong focus on loss prevention and operational efficiency.
• Notify appropriate managers of shortages, risks, or issues that could impact manufacturing or material flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team responsible for material flow, including assigning responsibilities and priorities for Kanban and material coordinators, while managing labor efficiencies, direct labor hours, and overtime (OT%) to meet operational and financial targets.
• Manage and optimize material replenishment systems, including Kanban, min max, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), discrete ordering, and consignment programs to ensure efficient and reliable material availability.
• Lead Kanban system administration, including signals, pull systems, audits, and corrective actions to ensure system effectiveness across the facility.
• Oversee and manage timed material delivery routes to improve material flow, accuracy, responsiveness, and line-side support while reducing transportation waste and handling inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods while maintaining minimal inventory investment.
• Lead lean material flow and inventory management initiatives, proactively identifying and eliminating waste in all material handling processes.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (PDCA, 8D) and lead improvement projects (A3) to drive operational excellence.
• Promote team engagement by encouraging idea generation and participation in cost reduction, quality improvement, and process improvement initiatives.
• Instruct and support manufacturing staff on proper procedures for locating, handling, and utilizing production inventory.
• Implement, maintain, and advance 5S standards within materials and inventory area
• Continuously identify and implement process…