Materials Manager

LIGHTERA

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5-7 years of manufacturing experience, emphasizing warehouse/materials management
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production tracking software
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Experience managing labor, materials, and costs
  • APICS or ISM certification preferred, SAP 6.0 ERP experience beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of Warehouse Supervisor, Buyers, and Inventory Control Supervisor
  • Plan materials based on order demand
  • Implement efficient utilization of 'shorts' in processes
  • Ensure accurate inventory of materials, tooling, and supplies
  • Lead staff meetings and address company policy issues
  • Facilitate communication flow between departments
  • Drive continuous improvement projects and methods
  • Manage staffing and planning for future operational needs

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities within a growing company
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement in process improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to diverse manufacturing and materials management practices
  • Support from upper management in developing efficient processes
Full Job Description
Materials Manager

We currently seek a Materials Manager to join our division located in Carrollton, GA, and help support our continued business growth.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the Warehouse Supervisor, Buyers, and Inventory Control Supervisor.
  • Plan materials for product, based on order demand.
  • Utilize materials in the most efficient manner by implementing utilization of "shorts" produced in the processes.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy of materials, tooling and supplies.
  • Conduct staff and employee meetings
  • Administration of company policy, including discussion and review with supervisor and individual, company policy issues and disciplinary action.
  • Manage information flow between departments.
  • Implementation of projects and methods, which lead to continuous improvement.
  • Staffing and planning for current and future needs.

Key qualifications include:

Bachelor's Degree
  • Five to seven years manufacturing experience, with strong emphasis on warehouse or materials management.
  • Good interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal).
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Applications and Production Tracking.
  • Good time management, setting priorities, motivational and organizational skills.
  • Strong background in managing labor, materials and cost.
  • APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) and or ISM certification preferred.
  • Support development and use of Supplier Rating System.
  • SAP 6.0 ERP experience preferred with a strong background in Materials Management and Sales/Distribution modules.


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