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We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead and optimize all material-related functions in a fast-paced, safety-critical industrial environment. The ideal candidate will oversee the accurate and efficient handling of all inbound and outbound materials, maintain inventory integrity, and support production planning and regulatory compliance. This role combines operational leadership, material flow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth plant operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the classification, handling, disposition, and traceability of all materials, including hazardous and regulated feedstock.
• Maintain accurate inventory across raw materials, WIP, packaging, and consumables, implementing scalable control systems and resolving discrepancies.
• Design and optimize internal material flow to support efficient production, reduce waste, and ensure safe handling.
• Lead purchasing for indirect materials, manage vendor relationships, and support cost-effective procurement processes.
• Develop and maintain production plans, translating demand forecasts into material requirements while monitoring performance and mitigating bottlenecks.
• Lead, coach, and develop the materials team, fostering collaboration with Production, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or warehouse leadership in manufacturing, chemical processing, recycling, or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control, MRP/ERP systems, and hazardous material handling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred: experience in battery recycling, chemical processing, automotive, or electronics manufacturing; lean/5S implementation; APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification.

Sr. Materials Coordinator

Position Description:

This Senior Materials Coordinator will support the construction organization by managing the receipt, handling, and coordination of all materials flowing into the Warehouse. This includes capital and expense project materials such as piping, valves, vessels, and other critical equipment required to safely and efficiently operate the plant. The role operates very independently, serving as the primary onsite coordinator for vendors, internal warehouses, and contractors receiving material.

Schedule:

Shift: 4x10s (Monday-Thursday)

Typical hours: ~5:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible between 5:30-6:30 AM start)

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Receive and coordinate delivery of construction materials (piping, valves, vessels, equipment, etc.).
• Communicate with vendors and the larger client warehouse 2 miles away regarding incoming material.
• Manage safe offloading and staging of materials.
• Maintain documentation and good sreceiving records.
• Use SAP and Excel-based tools for receiving, logging, and tracking materials.
• Schedule and interact with contractors arriving to pick up materials.
• Prioritize daily tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Operate a forklift (Client will provide certification after hire).
• Serve as the primary liaison to construction managers and other project stakeholders.

Primary Internal/External Contacts

• Construction manager assigned to Warehouse
• Vendors delivering materials
• Main warehouse operations team
• Construction managers, engineers, project managers
• Contractors picking up materials

Must Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong materials coordination or warehouse experience (industrial experience preferred).
• Experience managing high volume material flow, especially during turnarounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel required).
• Comfortable with documentation and goods receipt processes.
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
• Professional communication skills; ability to interface with leaders, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a leadership capacity when interacting with contractors.
• Ability to follow direction from project/engineering leadership when required.
• Forklift operation ability (or willingness to become certified).

Soft Skills Needed

• Professional demeanor
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and dependable
• Ability to lead and also follow depending on the situation
• Ability to handle a fast paced, high traffic environment

Job Description

Supervises and coordinates a perpetual inventory record of material, supplies and other general stock items; does related work as required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors MRP Analyst, giving guidance, training and solutions when needed. Ensuring they are completing daily tasks and responsibilities
• Ensures on-time delivery of materials to support production needs to avoid downtime or customer shortages
• Maintain Mid/Max inventories and an inventory budget set by the Materials Manager
• Monitor Customer Service Reps, giving guidance, training and solutions when needed. Ensure that they are completing their daily tasks and responsibilities
• Verify customer PO’s, orders and releases. Ensure pricing and packaging clauses are being attached
• Work with Engineers to ensure parts, BOMs and routers are set up correctly and in a timely manner
• Back up for Customer Service and Materials Manager to cover sick or vacation days
• Work closely with Scheduler/Warehouse supervisor for daily incoming/outgoing shipments
• Ensure that materials supplied by Minth to sub-suppliers are maintained at sub-supplier min/max required to meet daily demands to avoid customer shortages
• Responsible for setting up trucks for materials, tooling, customer ships etc.
• Responsible for tracking freight costs, cutting cost, and maintaining a set budget from the Materials Manager
• Set up a budget for Supervisor to approve expedites to and from customers or suppliers without having to wait for approval from Manager
• Must work with cycle counters to determine and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies. Set frequencies on materials to be cycle counted, while giving guidance and training on these things
• Must work with the Accounting Department for shipping and receiving issues
• Work closely with the Warehouse personnel to supply training and guidance
• Responsible for scheduling OT, time off and vacations for hourly staff
• Responsible for reporting to Material Manager on day to day issues that cannot be resolved or approved by Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years experience with the methods used in keeping records of purchases, receipts and payments and maintaining general supplies; Excellent verbal/written communication
• 3-5 years-experience of the fundamentals of inventory controls
• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheet
• Ability to use a computerized inventory control system
• Maintain and follow all training requirements
• Able to work different hours and shifts as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Use required safety equipment

The QTI Group has partnered with a manufacturing client in the Greater Madison area as they look to hire their next Material Planner. The Material Planner will play a key role in the management, planning and analysis of material availability to ensure continuous material flow to meet production projects. This role includes development of material purchase orders and quickly resolving any supply-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Supply shipping dates for Sales Orders and provide updates to internal and external customers related to materials delays
• Maintain material master data, stock levels and providing forecasting support for U.S. operations
• Ensure accuracy related to purchase order dates and
• Communicate, resolve and expedite delays in material shipments
• Research, investigate and resolve any Purchase Order discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or similar field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a material planning or supply chain role
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects

Title: Material Handler 36453979

Location: Tualatin, OR 97062

Duration: 24+ months (Contract to hire)

Shift: Morning and swing shift

Pay rate $20 to 23/hr on W2

• Review customer orders, examines, stocks, and distributes merchandise, products and materials in inventory warehouses, distribution centers or manufacturing lines • Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas

• Identify and label materials, and record their locations in the warehouse/on the shelves to maintain inventory

• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making operator repair orders

• Complete material transactions in SAP, creating non-conformance reports in IQMS and closing task in MFG based Cell Fusion application as the task requires

• Perform and reports cycle counts

• Oversee crating and audit of outbound material

• Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight as needed

• Arrange for nonstandard crating, rigging and trucking work through proper channels Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing, and loading them Safety Protocol:

• Complete all required safety training

• Follow safe work practices by lifting no more than 35 pounds, using ergonomic pads, stretching when needed, etc.

• Adhere to personal/ and product safety guidelines by: o utilizing appropriate PPE following clean room procedures o following Lockout Tagout policies and procedures (LOTO and ZEST) o utilizing fixtures (lift hoists, lift track, gantry cranes, lifting tool) to aid in the assembly of tools

• Perform Risk Management by Walking Around (RMBWA) inspections and document, correct and/or escalate safety issues/hazards to appropriate individuals/departments

• Respond directly and quickly to unsafe practices; escalate to next level manager (safety representative, lead, supervisor, manager); and escalate any unresolved issues (incorrect use of hoist, poor placement of tools/cords/ladders, etc., not using cones or barriers, PPE misuse)

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