Materials Manager?
Canton, MA? Salary:
$100,000 - $120,000?
1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM?
Direct HireWe are seeking a hands-on
Materials Manager to oversee production scheduling, material planning, inventory availability, and procurement activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted production by managing raw materials, packaging, and production schedules while partnering closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on the Master Production Schedule.
- Ensure raw materials, packaging, and component parts are available to support production demands.
- Coordinate closely with suppliers, procurement, production, and warehouse teams to maintain production continuity.
- Manage material planning, purchasing priorities, and inventory levels.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Raw Material & Packaging Buyer.
- Monitor and maintain production scheduling and material planning data within SAP.
- Identify supply constraints and implement solutions to minimize production disruptions.
- Drive schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications- Several years of experience in production planning, material management, procurement, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
- Parts experience is required.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling.
- Experience working directly with suppliers and managing material availability.
- SAP experience strongly preferred; experience with other ERP systems will also be considered.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
Benefits- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Programs
- Employee Referral Program
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys balancing production scheduling, materials management, supplier coordination, and team leadership while making a direct impact on operational performance.
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