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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.
MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.
ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
- Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
- Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
- Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
- Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
- Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution
Order Processing
- Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
- Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
- Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available
Material Inventory Management
- Participate in material planning process
- Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
- Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
- Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
Supply Chain Coordination
- Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
- Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
- Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers
Problem-Solving
- Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
- Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams
Communication
- Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
- Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations
Negotiation and Contract Management
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
- Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
Data Analysis
- Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
- Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making
Quality Focus
- Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
- Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
- Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
Minimum Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum Experience
- Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
- Food manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
- Strong Math and Typing Skills
- Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
- Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
- Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
- Leadership
- Budget Management
- Vendor/Contractor Management
- Metric Development
- Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
- Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Materials Planner to join our team. This position will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials to meet production schedules and customer demands. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, coordination with the customer for shipping finished goods and collaborating with various departments to optimize material availability and minimize production delays. This is a stand-alone position that will report to VP of Business Development & Strategic Projects for the ‘demand planning’ aspect.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) systems to ensure accurate and timely procurement of materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast future material needs based on production schedules and sales forecasts.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Use of ERP (SAP) to process goods receipt for all materials coming into the facility / ensuring all postings are up to date and accurate.
- Collaborate with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to optimize material flow and reduce lead times.
- Analyze and report on inventory performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of material transactions and update inventory management systems.
- Coordinate with customers for outward material shipments per the customer requirement
- Ensure accurate documentation (invoice / packing slides / markings on finished goods etc.) as per customer requirements
- Use of customer portals to upload requirement shipping documents
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning processes and efficiency.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
- Day to day demand planning analysis with customer and level numbers for smooth operations.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent use of Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in using ERP systems (Preferred SAP) for material planning / scheduling / forecasting / invoicing and production planning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM or CSCP).
- Masters in Industrial engineering (beneficial for production planning process).
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Materials Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Industrial engineering background
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.
What we offer:
18 pro-rated PTO days in the first year.
9 paid company holidays plus 2 additional company-paid choice holidays.
Benefits start on day one.
100% 401K match for the first 4%.
What we're looking for:
Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED)
Experience: OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certification are a plus, as is a minimum of one year of Crown forklift experience. Experience with a reach truck is also a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Comfortable working at elevated heights while using reach/lift trucks in a warehouse setting.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), preferred.
Crown Reach Truck forklift preferred.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
Warehouse material handlers' essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse, such as but not limited to:
Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and freight containers; count products; and compare products to the manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and misshipments on the appropriate forms. They must also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize as required.
Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address with the order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signatures to outbound shipments as needed. Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in the computer.
Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate a shrink-wrap machine. Charge the forklift battery as needed; stack and separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$35,500.00 - $56,925.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
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.”
Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager
**Relocation assistance available
About the Role
We are seeking a Sr. Production Control & Material Operations Manager to lead the coordination, movement, and control of materials throughout a high volume manufacturing facility in the Warsaw, IN area. The successful candidate in this role will oversee production scheduling support, inventory management, inbound material flow, internal logistics, and service parts operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands on leader who thrives in fast moving environments, maintains strong process discipline, and ensures that materials consistently support production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day to day material operations, including inventory accuracy, kitting, lineside delivery, warehouse coordination, and service parts fulfillment.
- Lead and develop material operations staff, 3PL partners, and service parts team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all material handling and logistics processes follow safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Partner with production planning and engineering groups to ensure layouts, equipment, and processes support efficient material flow and throughput.
- Provide timely feedback to planning teams regarding material availability, supplier performance, and schedule impacts.
- Work closely with logistics, receiving, and suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies before they affect production.
- Facilitate daily tier meetings and drive prompt issue resolution to support production stability and takt adherence.
- Maintain BOM accuracy, support incoming inspection activities, and oversee incorporation of engineering changes affecting material flow.
- Collaborate with IT and planning teams to uphold ERP/MRP data integrity and ensure reliable communication between warehouse and shop floor systems.
- Monitor and optimize KPIs such as inventory accuracy, dock to stock time, line shortages, cycle counts, and material handling efficiency.
- Lead material flow improvements, strengthen inventory control practices, and support plant wide continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive operations, production control, or materials management.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, FUUZ, or similar) and MES integration.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in fast paced production environments.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and process improvement.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.
Apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.
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RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job DescriptionStern Ave, Labels Plant
Responsibilities:
- May feed, remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels or other in-process product to and from the equipment in the area assigned
- Load and unloads materials onto pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
- May load materials into trucks and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
- Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, or other device
- Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
- Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher May occasionally use automated equipment and/or operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
- Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic knowledge of warehouse procedures and familiarity with the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures
- Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a higher level employee
- Basic knowledge of shrink-wrap equipment
- Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials
- Basic skill in the use of shrink-wrap or strapping equipment, manual dollies, pallet jacks, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment
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At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Actively supporting the Stockroom function in all material related and control tasks. Accurately and safely perform warehouse related activities involving the physical movement of material with corresponding system transactions, supporting verifications, and documentation when necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinates the movement of material to the necessary manufacturing areas to support production schedules.
* Physically and systematically executes necessary material movements involving all types of material requiring replenishment to manufacturing areas.
* Executes material movements to all necessary areas outside of the manufacturing process (i.e. shipping, parts prep, office personnel, etc.).
* Utilizes RF scanners when appropriate for performing ERP transactions.
* Operates any material handling equipment as needed.
* Maintains organization of Bin Management and First In First Out maintenance.
* Returns unused materials to stockroom from manufacturing areas using RF.
* Properly disposes scrap components.
* Pulls material for purges from stock as needed.
* Perform Warehouse Cycle-counts where appropriate.
* Verifies necessary material movements and paperwork to ensure correct physical and system movement of material.
* May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
* Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil's software packages.
* Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
* Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
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