Materials Manager
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Job Location:
Beaver Dam, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Materials Manager
Location: Beaver Dam Wisconsin
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead material flow inventory strategy and warehouse operations in a high-performance production environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials are efficiently received stored staged and delivered to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in lean manufacturing materials management and supply chain operations with hands-on experience implementing pull-based systems and optimizing inventory control in fast-paced production environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee material flow from receiving and inspection through line-side delivery and finished goods shipping to ensure production readiness.
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Develop and maintain a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database to support daily operations and material planning.
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Design and implement lean pull-based material systems including Kanban supermarkets tugger routes and point-of-use delivery.
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Manage work-in-process (WIP) markets and pull-based replenishment aligned with production scheduling practices such as heijunka and changeover optimization.
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Lead inventory management and control processes ensuring high levels of accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
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Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving storage cycle counting staging and shipping.
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Develop and mentor material handling teams including forklift drivers and supervisors ensuring strong performance and operational alignment.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and operational efficiency.
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Collaborate with internal teams suppliers and customers to resolve manufacturing or supply chain issues.
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Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and operational improvement forums.
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Serve as a functional SAP super user and support ERP-driven materials processes.
Qualifications:
Education
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Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience:
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Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in operations or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
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Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles including pull systems and PFEP strategies.
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Demonstrated success managing material flow warehouse operations and inventory control.
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Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
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Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven operational decisions.
Preferred Experience:
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Experience in international logistics or multi-site manufacturing operations
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Background in continuous improvement initiatives and lean transformations
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Experience operating in both high-mix/low-volume and high-volume production environments
Key Skills:
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Lean manufacturing and materials flow optimization
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Inventory management and warehouse operations
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ERP and materials planning systems
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Data analysis and operational performance management
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Cross-functional collaboration and communication
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Continuous improvement leadership
Why Join:
This organization offers a collaborative manufacturing culture focused on innovation operational excellence and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a strong team environment and the opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical production operations.
If you are an experienced materials management professional with a passion for lean operations and supply chain optimization we encourage you to apply.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Purchasing
- Lean
- Supply Chain Experience
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
- Leadership Experience
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
