Manufacturing and Materials Manager

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.•Gaffney, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing and Materials Manager to lead and coordinate all production and material flow activities. This role is responsible for ensuring cost-effective, safe, and high-quality operations while driving continuous improvement and aligning with customer and business goals. The manager will lead and manage the performance of the operations team, including supervisors, purchasing, logistics coordinators, and production staff across all shifts. Key responsibilities include determining manufacturing priorities, developing and implementing Lean material handling and inventory strategies, directing procedures for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, and analyzing production schedules to determine material and manpower needs. The role also involves maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring and improving shipping, receiving, storage, and material handling processes, collaborating on process changes and ERP system enhancements, identifying opportunities for productivity improvements, and participating in employee training. The manager will actively engage in daily production meetings and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001:2015 standards. This position supervises 3 Production Supervisors, 1 Shipping Supervisor, 1 Receiving Clerk, 1 Customer Service and Scheduler Lead, and 4 Material Handlers, with indirect responsibility for approximately 43 production operators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, Operations, or a related technical field
3 years of experience in production and materials management
3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in both production and materials management
3 years of experience in thermoplastic/composite processes, such as injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, and hydraulic press operations
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, FIFO, and ERP systems (AS400 or similar)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced level)

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all production and material flow activities, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and high-quality operations.
Drive continuous improvement and align operations with customer and business goals.
Lead and manage the performance of the operations team, including supervisors, purchasing, logistics coordinators, and production staff across all shifts.
Determine manufacturing priorities based on the production schedule and customer demand, ensuring timely updates and adherence to delivery, quality, safety, and cost goals.
Develop and implement Lean material handling and inventory strategies, including supermarket and Kanban systems, to optimize material flow and inventory control.
Direct the scheduling, receiving, unloading, and storage procedures for all raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Analyze production schedules and customer forecasts (EDI) to determine material and manpower needs in alignment with plant capabilities and capacity.
Supervise and audit work activities.
Maintain total inventory accuracy through effective inventory control practices.
Monitor and continuously improve shipping, receiving, storage, and material handling processes, supporting a 6S culture throughout the plant.
Collaborate with teams on process changes, ERP system enhancements, and customer communication.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and increase efficiency in coordination with technical and quality staff.
Participate in the onboarding and continuous training of employees.
Actively engage in daily production meetings, addressing concerns related to schedule adherence and shipping requirements.
Ensure compliance with all systems and standards related to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001:2015.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate team performance, providing coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action when needed.