Dana Incorporated

Materials Manager

Dana Incorporated • $95K — $115K *
Dry Ridge, KY 41035In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8+ years of experience in materials management
  • Thorough understanding of production planning, MRP, and ERP systems
  • Strong statistical analysis and financial acumen
  • Proven problem-solving skills managing multiple projects
  • Ability to influence and manage conflict effectively
  • Innovative approach to cost reduction initiatives
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution of production planning and scheduling
  • Develop best practices for material replenishment
  • Manage cycle counting for inventory accuracy
  • Optimize inventory flow using Lean concepts
  • Ensure logistics partners meet freight targets
  • Oversee customer scorecard requirements
  • Assist in developing business plans for production capabilities
  • Lead environmental and material safety initiatives
  • Coordinate with teams to achieve production goals
  • Ensure economical receipt of materials per company standards
  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in the materials team
  • Define objectives and monitor team performance for development

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Engage in a position critical to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability
Full Job Description


Job Purpose

To oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials required for manufacturing operations, ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantity. The Materials Manager plays a strategic role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and aligning material availability with production demands to support operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead the execution of production planning and scheduling.
  • Develop best practice material replenishment systems to ensure material availability to achieve production plan while meeting inventory reduction targets
  • Manage cycle count systems to ensure accuracy of inventory transactions throughout the entire inventory value stream
  • Utilize Lean concepts for inventory flow optimization
  • Manage logistics partners to ensure freight targets are achieved
  • Manage customer scorecards/rating systems and ensure requirements are met
  • Assists in formulation of business plan including capital improvements and projection of plant production capabilities
  • Lead all environmental material initiatives and material safety related items
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive and accomplish production goals
  • Ensure prompt and economical receipt of materials, supplies and parts in alignment with plant and Company standards.
  • Champion Materials team DOS activities to establish a continuous improvement culture
  • Define objectives, allocate resources, monitor activities, allocate fair rewards and provide developement paths for the MP&L team.


Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Complete understanding of production planning, MRP and ERP systems
  • Ability to work with statistical analyses and possess financial acumen
  • Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to influence, escalate issues and ideas, and persuade team and positively manage conflict
  • Track record of innovative and creative approach to drive cost reduction
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management abilities and ability to work in a team environment
  • Transportation and Logistics experience required


Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management - Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing - Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and applying Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to improve processes.
  • Inventory and Materials Management - Proficient in managing material flow, inventory control, and using ERP/MRP systems.

About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Learn more about Dana Incorporated
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$31 million
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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