Material Flow Manager

Johnson Controls•York, PA

9d•$89,000 - $134,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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