Material Flow Manager

About the role

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward

Responsibility

The Materials Flow Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end movement of materials throughout the supply chain including outbound coordination with the offsite sub assembly production through inbound receiving at production facility and materials availability at the production line. This role ensures materials are available where and when needed, while minimizing inventory costs, maximizing efficiency, and supporting production and customer delivery goals.

Principal Duties

Materials Planning & Flow Optimization

• Design, implement, and continuously improve material flow processes across both facilities
• Ensure efficient movement of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods
• Implement lean principles to suggest inventory levels to support production without under/overstocking
• Drive system improvements to ensure tact time adherence

Inventory Management

• Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to align material availability
• Implement best practice for material presentation to the production line
• Establish and enforce inventory control procedures
• Monitor inventory turns, obsolete stock, and excess materials
• Work in coordination with Purchasing Manager to reduce carrying costs while maintaining service levels

Production Support

• Collaborate with production, planning, and scheduling teams to ensure timely material availability
• Identify and resolve material shortages or bottlenecks
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, pull systems, and just-in-time (JIT) processes

Logistics & Warehousing

• Oversee storage, and internal distribution of materials
• Optimize materials storage and line side layout for efficiency and safety
• Manage inbound and internal logistics to reduce handling time and costs

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on flow, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Apply lean principles and tools (e.g., value stream mapping, 5S, root cause analysis)
• Track and report KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and lead times
• Drive digitalization or automation initiatives where applicable
• Sustainability and waste reduction focus

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop materials, warehouse, and logistics team members
• Set performance goals and monitor team productivity
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10+ years of experience in materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Proficiency in ERP systems (AS400 preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.