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Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure all Supply Chain work is performed accurately and timely:
- Routine monitoring of actual volume by major product group
- Routine calculations of lead times, equipment efficiencies, and rolling volume projections by major product group
- Administration of an accurate finite schedule for all pacemakers
- Provide guidance to Supervisors and Managers on flow, inventory, rework, and any other actions as needed
- Maintain accurately dated production orders
- Disposition non-conforming product and follow up to ensure it is released, scrapped, cross-applied, reworked, and/or remade as instructed
- Monitor slow-moving, surplus, and obsolete inventory to ensure it is properly consumed, scrapped, re-worked, cross-applied, and/or reserved by Finance as needed
- True-up raw material inventories in system
- Plan raw material and subassembly needs and provide purchase orders to suppliers
- Follow up on open purchase orders as needed with suppliers
- Physical and systematic Receiving, Packaging, finished goods and customer-owned inventory management, and Shipping
- Safe work environment and behaviors at all levels
- Adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement and Rules of Conduct
- Robust cross-training within team
- Present delivery and inventory topics as appropriate at daily tier meetings
Supervision Scope
Direct supervision of one (1) DC Manager, (2) Supply Chain Schedulers, and three (3) Supply Chain Planners
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong leadership skills, including a drive to develop continuous improvement strategies and execute them to deliver results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates “lean” thinking by driving continuous improvements in areas directly and indirectly associated with Supply Chain
- High degree of computer skills such as Microsoft Office and SAP
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad audience ranging from executives to blue collar team members
- Self-managed work style, with attention to details and understanding of both manufacturing and business principles
Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in production scheduling, raw material planning, or freight planning is required
- Four-year degree in a business or technical field is preferred
- Use of a finite scheduling system is preferred
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six-Sigma tools is preferred
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Fast-paced and hectic work environment where speed, accuracy, and multi-tasking is required routinely
- Regular electronic interaction with internal and external business partners at all levels of the organization
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure all Supply Chain work is performed accurately and timely:
- Routine monitoring of actual volume by major product group
- Routine calculations of lead times, equipment efficiencies, and rolling volume projections by major product group
- Administration of an accurate finite schedule for all pacemakers
- Provide guidance to Supervisors and Managers on flow, inventory, rework, and any other actions as needed
- Maintain accurately dated production orders
- Disposition non-conforming product and follow up to ensure it is released, scrapped, cross-applied, reworked, and/or remade as instructed
- Monitor slow-moving, surplus, and obsolete inventory to ensure it is properly consumed, scrapped, re-worked, cross-applied, and/or reserved by Finance as needed
- True-up raw material inventories in system
- Plan raw material and subassembly needs and provide purchase orders to suppliers
- Follow up on open purchase orders as needed with suppliers
- Physical and systematic Receiving, Packaging, finished goods and customer-owned inventory management, and Shipping
- Safe work environment and behaviors at all levels
- Adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement and Rules of Conduct
- Robust cross-training within team
- Present delivery and inventory topics as appropriate at daily tier meetings
Supervision Scope
Direct supervision of one (1) DC Manager, (2) Supply Chain Schedulers, and three (3) Supply Chain Planners
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong leadership skills, including a drive to develop continuous improvement strategies and execute them to deliver results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates “lean” thinking by driving continuous improvements in areas directly and indirectly associated with Supply Chain
- High degree of computer skills such as Microsoft Office and SAP
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad audience ranging from executives to blue collar team members
- Self-managed work style, with attention to details and understanding of both manufacturing and business principles
Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in production scheduling, raw material planning, or freight planning is required
- Four-year degree in a business or technical field is preferred
- Use of a finite scheduling system is preferred
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six-Sigma tools is preferred
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Fast-paced and hectic work environment where speed, accuracy, and multi-tasking is required routinely
- Regular electronic interaction with internal and external business partners at all levels of the organization
Our client is looking for a Materials Designer to join their team! This is a 40 hr/week role, hybrid (4 days onsite) in Los Angeles, CA.
Top Must-Haves:
- Highly organized Adobe suite fluency, knowledge of adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
- Advanced Knowledge of footwear materials design in performance and lifestyle
- Advanced Knowledge of apparel materials design in performance and lifestyle
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
- Able to upkeep material database across multiple interfaces. Ex: Aurora, Miro, Excel
- Basic knowledge of brief creation for new material developments
Nice to haves:
- Advanced knowledge of footwear and apparel materials for both performance and lifestyles product
- Footwear and apparel experience
- Collaborative personality and attitude Strong communication skills
Responsibilities:
The nature of the work is focused on contributing to the development of innovative and visually appealing materials for various projects.
- Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of products, structures, or visual presentations.
- Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and functional specifications.
- Research and select materials based on their properties, durability, and aesthetic qualities.
- Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts.
- Develop prototypes and samples to test and validate the visual and tactile aspects of the materials.
- Work closely with color scientists and texture specialists to ensure accurate color matching and texture replication.
- Consider environmental factors and lighting conditions that may impact material appearance.
- Collaborate with product designers, architects, or engineers to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design.
- Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes.
- Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
- Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals.
- Conduct tests to assess the performance, durability, and safety of materials. Implement quality control measures to maintain consistency in material properties.
- Maintain detailed records of material specifications, design processes, and testing results.
- Create comprehensive documentation for internal reference and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with material suppliers and manufacturers.
- Evaluate material samples from vendors, negotiate pricing, and ensure that selected materials meet quality and design standards.
- Stay abreast of design trends and emerging materials in relevant industries.
- Provide insights on innovative materials and design approaches that can elevate projects.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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April Segedi - Recruiter
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
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We are seeking a Lead Footwear Materials Designer to join a highly innovative product creation team focused on performance-driven outdoor footwear. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of functional, durable, and visually compelling material solutions. Ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with deep material knowledge, a passion for the outdoors, and the ability to balance performance, aesthetics, and sustainability in design.
This role works cross-functionally with product designers, material teams, color and graphics, development, engineering, innovation, and various design disciplines. The designer will collaborate with approximately 10 team members and report directly to the Footwear Materials Design Manager.
Who We're Looking For:
We are searching for a materials expert who can elevate outdoor footwear through innovative, performance driven design. The ideal teammate is curious, collaborative, open minded, and eager to push the boundaries of what materials can achieve. They excel at translating consumer insights into compelling storytelling, crafting materials that connect emotionally while meeting technical demands.
What You'll Work On:
As a Lead Footwear Materials Designer, you will:
-Drive the material design process from concept to commercialization.
-Develop materials that enhance performance, durability, sustainability, and aesthetic impact.
-Explore new technologies, techniques, and material innovations.
-Ensure materials align with the brand's philosophy of functionality and durability in outdoor environments.
-Collaborate with cross functional teams such as engineering, development, research / innovation, testing, costing, marketing, and other design disciplines.
-Build 3D samples, create mockups, and support the visualization of material concepts.
-Contribute to seasonal storytelling, consumer insights, and narrative -driven product design.
-Maintain strong alignment with sustainability goals and eco-friendly material practices.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Accessory/Furniture/Footwear/Textile Design, or comparable experience.
Experience:
-3-5 years of relevant materials, textile, or footwear design experience.
-Proven ability to drive material innovation and push design boundaries.
-Strong understanding of outdoor performance requirements and environmental challenges.
-Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling material narratives and executions.
-Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including eco friendly and weatherized material sourcing.
-Experience creating 3D samples and hand built mockups.
-Strong understanding of color, form, human factors, and how materials influence consumer experience.
-High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
-Ability to present concepts clearly and confidently.
-Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Top Must Haves
-Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
-Deep knowledge of textiles (wovens, leather, knits)
-Strong collaboration skills
-Minimum of 3 - 5 years materials design experience (5 + preferred)
Nice to Haves
-Experience with footwear materials specifically
-Experience with knitwear
-Background in outdoor focused products or performance apparel
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.
Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS28-1980227 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.
Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National Delivery
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
Copyright 1999 - 2026. CreativeCircle , Inc. All rights reserved.
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:
- Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
- Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
- Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
- Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.
Inventory & Materials Management:
- Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
- Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.
Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
- Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
- Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
- Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
- Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
- Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
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Carlisle Brake and Friction
Material Development Manager-Dry Friction
Solon, OH
Description
Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.
· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).
· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.
· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.
· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.
· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.
· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.
· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.
· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.
· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.
· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.
· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.
· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.
· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.
· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.
· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.
· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.
· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.
· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.
· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.
· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.
· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.
· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.
· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.
· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.
· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.
Experience and/or Training:
· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.
· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.
· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.
· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.
· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.
· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.
· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
- Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
- Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
- Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
- Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
- Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
- Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
- Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
*This role is On-site to local candidates*
Position Summary
The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material flow to support production in a heavy metal fabrication, generator enclosures and related components space. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, fabricated components and purchased parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, controlling costs, formulating production schedules and supporting on-time delivery to customers.
The Materials Manager works closely with production, engineering, quality and suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and are available to support fabrication, welding, machining, finishing and assembly operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Material Planning & Production Support
- Develop and manage material requirements to support production schedules for generator enclosures and heavy fabricated assemblies.
- Coordinate with production planning and scheduling to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing demand.
- Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to prevent production delays.
- Manage systems to maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory levels.
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Oversee purchasing of raw materials including steel sheet, plate, structural components, hardware, electrical components and outsourced fabrication services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery and consistent quality.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with key suppliers.
Scheduling & Material Flow
- Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, material handling, storage and internal distribution to production.
- Ensure efficient movement of materials through fabrication, welding, finishing and assembly processes.
- Implement best practices for material staging and kitting to support manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety and material handling standards.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on material specifications and supplier qualification.
- Support new product introductions and engineering changes affecting material requirements.
- Work with finance to manage inventory valuation and cost control initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements in material flow, supplier performance, and inventory management.
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
- Track and report key performance metrics such as inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and material availability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related experience.
- 5+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in metal fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and production planning.
- Experience sourcing raw metals, fabricated components, and industrial parts.
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Experience supporting fabrication processes such as laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, paint and assembly.
Material Logistics Planning Manager
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: Director of Manufacturing
Supervisory Responsibility: Materials Team
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Company Summary
Stellar Energy provides bespoke state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized performance now, bridging a critical gap in the energy transition towards a better future. In business for over 25 years, we have added efficiency and capacity to customer infrastructure in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Lower emissions for greater sustainability. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with a 100% performance test passage rate.
Summary
The Material Logistics Planning Manager oversees the development and execution of strategies that ensure efficient organization of materials, logistics, and supply flow. This role aligns master schedules and production calendars to maintain seamless coordination across operations. This role also monitors inventory levels, supply orders, and resource availability to support uninterrupted production. Additionally, the position serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring strong communication and aligned workflows.
Essential Functions:
Process Development:
- Establish foundational systems: Design and implement comprehensive materials management processes, including receiving, inventory control, storage, and distribution procedures
- Create organizational structure: Build materials team roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks from the ground up
- Implement tracking and control systems: Develop material flow tracking, inventory accuracy protocols, and performance measurement systems
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Oversee all materials management activities for the Fort Worth assembly facility, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, and shipping operations
- Develop and implement plans for organizing logistics and supplies in a professional manner
- Responsible for creating and overseeing master schedules and calendars, and monitoring inventory lists and supply orders
- Develop and implement materials flow processes that support our assembly line transformation and handle 30+ concurrent large module builds
- Manage materials counts and inventory levels in JD Edwards MRP system
- Coordinate schedules, deliveries, and work tasks involving other teams or staff members, while acting as a liaison among internal units and external vendors
- Responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting services; primary objective is to reduce costs, enhance accuracy, improve customer service, and ensure safety
- Establish and monitor KPIs for materials accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost control
- Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis of materials discrepancies
- Develop standard operating procedures for materials handling, storage, and movement within the 1,000,000 sq. ft. facility
- Support ISO 9001 and customer audit requirements for materials traceability and control
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience managing teams and driving process improvements
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed inside and outside with uncontrolled weather conditions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, 40 or more hours per week.
Travel
Limited travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or experience in lieu of
- Minimum 10 years of materials management experience in manufacturing environment
- Proven experience building materials management processes and systems
- Experience with MRP systems
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with JD Edwards
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or large assembly operations
- APICS, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications
- Experience with modular/engineered-to-order manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Experience managing materials for mission-critical products or high-stakes customers
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must have dependable transportation and valid driver’s license
Must have clean background check and consent to random drug screening consent
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a material handling based in Londonderry.
As a Material Handler, you are a vital part vital part of our team! In this position, you will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplying production with raw materials, performing cycle counts, maintaining orderly warehouse and operating power industrial equipment (training provided).
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
- Stage or deliver raw materials needed for all production lines on a daily basis including cups, lids, fruit, and cardboard.
- Work with other Material Handlers and filler operators to ensure materials needed are staged in a timely fashion.
- Receive in-coming raw materials and supplies.
- Use handheld device receive and transfer inventory items in and out of warehouse stock.
- Facilitate raw material cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory to aid Procurement in the release of purchase orders.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dry goods warehouse.
- Check for shortages and reject damaged goods on incoming freight deliveries.
- Build various raw material orders to be shipped to co-packers.
- Keep recycling area presentable at all times and accurately complete the proper waste tracking forms.
- Unload collected recyclable material into balers and other dedicated recycling bins.
- Maintain records and documents as necessary.
- Receive plant chemicals and transfer them into secondary storage containers.
- Prepare collection bins as needed. Operate the bin washer if necessary.
- Create bales of plastic & cardboard from the vertical balers, and manually bale rebox cardboard.
- Operate power industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, crane, balers, compactor and bin washer in a safe manner at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!
We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours
6:30p - 6:30a
- Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
- Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years prior experience in material handling or warehouse environment preferred.
- Prior use of powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and high lifts recommended, but not required
- Strong organizational and math skills.
- Experience using warehouse management systems and RF handheld technology.
- Ability to flex schedule and work overtime as business needs.
- Ability to manage time, work in a fast paced environment and communicate concerns in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the ability to consistently stand.
- Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
- Requires the ability to consistently walk.
- Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
- The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
- Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
- The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
- The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
- The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
- Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
Weekend Shift | Beaver Dam
Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Materials Supervisor is responsible for all internal material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship, de-trashing, all material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success in this role is defined by driving significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and efficient use of labor resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years of materials leadership
- 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
- Formal leadership or team development training.
- Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Ensure timely material flow within the facility as well as timely delivery in receiving material from other locations as well as preparation for shipment of parts to other facilities.
- Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
- Lead, Supervise, and direct materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
- Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials.
- Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
- Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
- Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management balancing resource capacity to workload.
- Act as SAP SuperUser within functional area as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
- Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.
- Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
- Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
- Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
- Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group.
- Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
- Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
- Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service.
- Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”