Materials Manager

Elma, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Materials Manager

Location: Elma NY (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are hiring a Materials Manager for a high-volume food & beverage manufacturing facility operating under strict sanitation and quality standards. This role is responsible for leading materials execution on the plant floor ensuring the right ingredients are available at the right time to support daily production without disruption.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on leadership deep inventory control experience and a solid understanding of materials flow in regulated manufacturing environments.

What Youll Be Responsible For Day-to-Day Materials Execution

Lead the plant materials function including frontline supervisors and hourly team members
Set daily work priorities and staffing plans based on production and blending needs
Run short focused daily team huddles to review workload risks and execution gaps

Production Support

Work directly with production and blending teams to align materials with daily schedules
Ensure timely staging and transfer of ingredients to support uninterrupted manufacturing
Adjust material plans quickly in response to schedule or volume changes

Inventory & Control

Oversee accurate issuing of ingredients including correct quantities lots and documentation
Enforce FIFO / FEFO inventory practices and expiration controls
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages waste or production downtime

Systems & Documentation

Ensure accurate material transactions and consumption reporting within an ERP system
Maintain complete and accurate material documentation required for quality review
Support full material traceability in alignment with food safety and regulatory expectations

Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner closely with Production Quality Warehouse and Supply Chain teams
Communicate material risks or constraints early and drive resolution
Provide materials input during production planning and scheduling discussions

Operational Discipline & Improvement

Support continuous improvement efforts tied to inventory accuracy and material flow
Ensure compliance with GMPs food safety programs and sanitation requirements
Participate in audits investigations and corrective action activities as needed

What Were Looking For

5 years of experience in materials management inventory control or supply chain within food beverage or regulated manufacturing
Experience supporting high-sanitation or aseptic operations preferred
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory best practices
Proven ability to lead plant-floor teams in fast-paced environments
Detail-oriented organized and comfortable making real-time decisions

Important Context for Candidates

This is a hands-on plant leadership role not a corporate or planning-only position
Requires daily interaction with production quality and warehouse teams
Onsite role supporting a live manufacturing operation

Materials Manager Location: Elma NY (Onsite) Role Overview We are hiring a Materials Manager for a high-volume food & beverage manufacturing facility operating under strict sanitation and quality standards. This role is responsible for leading materials execution on the plant floor ensuring the righ...