Materials Manager

Primary Focus

The Materials Manager will be responsible for the direct management and handling of all raw and finished goods inventory and all warehousing functions. He or she will be accountable for all physical materials, as well as ensuring staff adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Materials Manager will accomplish effective inventory oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. Manage a staff of (5) Supervisors with (50) total reports. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure safety is a priority with all workers, oversee strict adherence to OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure and maintain accurate raw material inventory counts.
• Ensure all inventory and material movement processes are adhered to.
• Ensure material is moved in a timely and accurate fashion within the manufacturing facility and warehouse.
• Supervise a team of employees, including hiring decisions, delegation, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage the parts shipping and receiving and all intercompany transactions
• Effectively lead and execute quarterly, and annual inventory counts along with reconciliations
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
• Ensure that all materials are in the work station before they are required.
• Assess the need for, and arrange the purchase of, moving equipment like trailers, forklifts, crash pads, dollies, and so on.
• Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take action.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics for receiving and inventory.
• Manage time and attendance system.
• Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training and solicitation of feedback on problem solving and continuous improvements.
• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the management team, production, subordinates, and front office staff.
• External contacts potentially include suppliers of transportation and warehousing good and services.

Working Conditions

• This position requires shop work. When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally-occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards. Safety policies must be adhered to at all times. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hard-toed safety shoes or boots, etc.) must be worn at all times where required. It is very important that the incumbent of this position is able to work and communicate with prudence, while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• College/University degree or diploma in business, with a focus on supply chain or operations management preferred
• Analytical problem solver with good communication skills.
• 10 years'+ experience in an inventory and/or warehousing setting.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
• Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.
• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Director of Operations

Additional Comments

• This is not an all-inclusive list. Other tasks may be added at any time.

Hiring Salary Range

$112,000-$168,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.