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ABC Supply is the nation's largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building materials. Delivery Material Handlers at ABC assist in the safe and accurate delivery of materials from the warehouse to each job site location. They unload orders according to customer specifications with the help of various delivery equipment, including truck-mounted forklifts. Delivery Material Handlers specialize in ground and/or rooftop deliveries. For rooftop deliveries, you will physically work on rooftops to complete the job.
ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.
Specific Duties May Include:- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Assisting with loading products onto rooftops
- Assisting in maneuvering delivery vehicles
- Delivering product in non-CDL required vehicles
- Providing superior customer service
- Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery
- Providing warehouse support as needed
- Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
- Performing all duties safely
- Ability to lift 75-100 lbs consistently
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, and climb ladders throughout complete shift
- Forklift experience preferred
- Ability and willingness to work on rooftops
- Positive attitude and team player
- Adhering to all safety policies, including wearing safety harness and other required equipment
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Employer paid short term and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flex spending
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Pay Rate Information
$24 - 25 per hour. Based on experience & qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
ABC Supply is the nation's largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building materials. Warehouse Material Handlers/Roof Loaders at ABC assist in the safe and accurate delivery of materials from the warehouse to each job site location. They unload orders according to customer specifications with the help of various delivery equipment, including truck-mounted forklifts. Delivery Material Handlers specialize in ground and/or rooftop deliveries. For rooftop deliveries, you will physically work on rooftops to complete the job.
ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.
Specific Duties May Include:- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Assisting with loading products onto rooftops
- Assisting in maneuvering delivery vehicles
- Delivering product in non-CDL required vehicles
- Providing superior customer service
- Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery
- Providing warehouse support as needed
- Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
- Performing all duties safely
- Ability to lift 75-100 lbs consistently
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, and climb ladders throughout complete shift
- Forklift experience preferred
- Ability and willingness to work on rooftops
- Positive attitude and team player
- Adhering to all safety policies, including wearing safety harness and other required equipment
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Employer paid short term and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flex spending
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
Location: United States of America
Cities: Enfield
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No
Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary: Hours 1:45p-10:15p
Responsibilities:
Responsible for safely operating electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift or elevating platform, to push, lift, stack, or move products or materials by performing the following duties:
- Adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect
- Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area
- Unloads and stacks material by using lifting device
- Replenishes shelves throughout the facility based on the number on the product, by scanning the tag to determine location
- Positions and weighs pallets
- Inventories materials on work floor and stocks the shelves in order to replenish necessary products
- Loads or unloads materials onto to or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Must be able to document information as per SOP
- Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance
- Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMPs guidelines
- Willingness/capability to cross train/learn job functions in other departments of the facility
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be licensed to operate lift equipment (Licensing may be through internal or external training)
- 3 months experience operating High Reach Fork Lift equipment - will be trained and certified in-house
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to write simple correspondence and exercise basic mathematical skills
- Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions in basic English
- Able to work overtime as the Business requires
- Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish and shellfish) Physical Demands include but are not limited to the following:
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Reaching with arms and hands
- Talking and hearing
- Walking and kneeling
- Regularly lifting up to 50lbs and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 70lbs with assistance
- Able to maneuver pallet jack with load up to 1200 lbs.
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Pay Range: $46,800 - $57,200
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors curious, empowered, inclusive and agile and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Engages in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products by performing the described duties. Responsible for on-time delivery and quality as it pertains to shipping functions. Ensures the correct Oracle WMS/ERP transactions are made for receipts and items issues in/out of inventory.
High school diploma or GED required. Six+ months of sit-down-forklift experience being primary function within the past 4 years. Qualified industrial equipment operator. Experienced computer knowledge. Possess a valid driver's license.
Qualified industrial equipment operator. Experienced computer knowledge. Possess a valid driver's license. Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents. Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.
Follows EH&S policies. Participates in SWATs. Performs all shipping/receiving requirements, including product packaging and shipping as directed and in a safe manner. Follows the rules and regulations of C-TPAT. Operates material handling equipment; loads and unloads vehicles as well as internal movement of material. Maintains daily shipping/receiving activity log. Transfers finished goods from manufacturing to offsite warehouse ensuring the quality and integrity of the pallet remains intact. Performs daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assists in the investigation of any inventory variances. Performs daily equipment inspection including bucks, forklifts, battery and any equipment moved by the forklift. Performs SAP transactions for receipts and items issues in/out. Works with supporting departments on investigating any inventory/receipts discrepancies. Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building in and outside the department. Practices good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures. Able to act as courier. Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc. Supports 5S program. Performs other assignments as required, including assisting in production and other departments when necessary.
This position reports to the supervisor, traffic/material handling.
No travel requirements.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal opportunity employer statement: First Solar is an equal opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.
Location: Hauppauge, NY (On/Off-Site)
Duration: Direct Hire Full Time
Brief Description: Responsible for moving, staging, and organizing materials to support daily production and shipping schedules. Ensures accurate, real-time updates to inventory and production systems while maintaining material flow throughout the manufacturing floor. Collaborates with planners, supervisors, and production teams to resolve material and scheduling issues. Tracks work-in-progress (WIP), identifies discrepancies, and ensures parts are packaged and handled properly. Requires 2+ years of material handling or shop support experience, basic MRP or scheduling knowledge (AMAPS a plus), and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Requisition ID: 10216532
Title: Raw Material Inspector
Location: Bristol, PA
Schedule: M-F 8-5pm with some occasional weekend work
Duration: 3- 6 months with possibility to go longer
Pay: $25-$40/hr DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform physical, visual, and analytical inspection/sampling of incoming raw materials and packaging components in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and sampling plans.
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of inspections following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGMP regulations.
- Label and manage the status of materials in the warehouse, including Quarantine, Released, or Rejected.
- Utilize laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters, moisture analyzers, infrared spectrometers, endotoxin) to verify identity and purity.
- Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials to QA and Procurement. Initiate deviations or material rejection reports when necessary.
- Review Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure the sampling area and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and cleaned.
- Author, review and approve SOPs, protocols, reports, and other quality and regulated records for accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations, international standards.
- Release of raw materials
- COSMOS
- BS/BA degree in a relevant life sciences discipline or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years in a GMP oriented environment and raw materials testing
- Knowledge of GMP regulations, good documentation practices, cGMP, 21CFR, USP and other applicable regulations, standards and guidance.
- Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
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Estimated Min Rate: $21.00
Estimated Max Rate: $30.00
What’s In It for You?
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- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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Lab Technician – Materials Testing
Location: El Segundo, CA
Timeline: Immediate start through May (extension possible)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time Hours)
Radiant is building portable nuclear microreactors to power the world’s most critical infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver resilient, zero-emissions energy anywhere. To do that, we test aggressively, move quickly, and hold an exceptionally high technical bar.
We are looking for 1–2 Lab Technicians to support mechanical and thermophysical materials testing as we accelerate hardware development.
What You’ll Do
You will support hands-on testing of structural and high-temperature materials critical to reactor performance.
Mechanical Property Testing
- Tensile testing
- Compression testing
- Friction testing
- 3-point and 4-point bending
Thermophysical Property Testing
- Thermal conductivity testing (Laser Flash Analysis – LFA)
- Coefficient of thermal expansion (Dilatometry – DIL)
Lab Operations
- Operate and maintain Instron and other high-value testing equipment
- Perform precision sample preparation and measurements
- Follow detailed lab procedures and safety protocols
- Ensure high data quality and documentation standards
- Support fast test turnaround while maintaining rigor
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline
- OR
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a materials testing laboratory
- Experience running mechanical test equipment (e.g., Instron or equivalent)
- Comfort working with high-value, sensitive lab instrumentation
- Strong attention to detail in measurements and documentation
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hardware environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting both mechanical and thermophysical testing
- Familiarity with LFA and dilatometry equipment
- Ability to analyze test data and write clear, structured test reports
- Experience supporting engineering teams in a product development environment
What Success Looks Like
- Tests are executed safely, accurately, and on schedule
- Data is clean, traceable, and engineering-ready
- Equipment is treated with care and maintained properly
- Reports (if applicable) clearly communicate findings and conclusions
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.
