Dir Material Operations

Consumers Energy•Multiple Locations, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Material Operations leads the strategy, management, and efficiency of Supply Chain material operations, including warehousing, inventory and material control, and logistics. The role develops goals and program budgets and forecasts, oversees enterprise-wide material strategies, and ensures materials are available while balancing cost and waste elimination. It is also responsible for compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements and for policies and procedures that support safe, efficient operations. The Director builds and maintains a strong union partnership focused on waste elimination, operational performance, engagement, and empowerment. This is a hybrid position based at a Consumers Energy Service Center in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The selected candidate may work from an assigned or preferred Service Center for regular onsite work and is expected to report to Jackson at least one day per week. Candidates must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available for those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot hire candidates using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership effectiveness and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including with union leadership.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally.
Ability to structure projects with a focus on oversight and control.
Ability to effectively lead organizational change initiatives.
Results-driven approach and bias for action.
Knowledge of material management standards, processes, and industry best practices.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in operations, utility, warehousing, logistics, material management, or a similar field; alternatively, an associate degree and at least 12 years of such experience; or a high school diploma/GED and at least 14 years of such experience.

Responsibilities

Balance working capital by tracking materials and labor productivity metrics and overseeing warehouse and distribution operations.
Collaborate with Labor Relations and union leadership, including at the state council level, to resolve contract disputes and grievances and support contract negotiation and implementation across the state.
Oversee enterprise-wide material strategies, including those within partner organizations, to ensure material availability and operational efficiency.
Ensure safe and reliable operations, including ICS operations.
Partner with Engineering, Field Operations, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams to prevent material-allocation delays and reduce costs.
Drive digital system adoption, ensure SAP transaction accuracy and efficiency, and ensure compliance with material management standards and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.