Materials Manager

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

• Direct daily operations of material handlers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of components to production lines.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with logistics and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training to ensure team members are proficient in material handling procedures.
• Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 10+ years of experience

• Leadership and Team Management – Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing – Skilled in identifying efficiencies and applying Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to improve processes.
• Inventory and Materials Management – Proficient in managing material flow, inventory control, and using ERP/MRP systems.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

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Nearest Major Market: Warren
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit