Materials and Operations Manager

Allient Incorporated•Sacramento, CA

3h•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Allient Inc. is seeking a Materials and Operations Manager to join their Allient Sacramento team. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing operation, including purchasing, supplier management, materials planning, production, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and shipping. The position supports the creation of custom electro-mechanical devices for high-technology markets such as medical devices and semiconductor equipment. The Manager will drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, quality, continuous improvement, and efficient material and production flow.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred as this is an NPI facility.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and D365 ERP preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in production supervision, purchasing, and materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success achieving sustained high customer service levels through on-time delivery performance.
Experience implementing multiple MRP systems and working effectively within MRP-driven environments.
Proven experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
Experience managing both domestic and offshore supplier relationships.
Experience leading and developing teams with up to 10 direct reports.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their impact on BOM structures, manufacturing cell design, transaction processing, and material flow.
Demonstrated success leading concurrent engineering projects that integrate quality and process considerations into product design.
Proven experience implementing process control and variation reduction methodologies.
Six Sigma Black Belt training required; certification preferred.
Experience working within ISO 9001:2000 standards or an equivalent Quality Management System.
Thorough understanding of one-piece flow, multi-piece flow, TAKT time, standard work, and workforce management principles.
Basic understanding of financial statements and business administration preferred.
Additional professional postgraduate training through universities, standards committees, or industry-related organizations preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Knowledge of QuickBooks and D365 ERP
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Basic understanding of financial statements and business administration
Additional professional postgraduate training through universities, standards committees, or industry-related organizations

Responsibilities

Manage all operational functions, including purchasing, supplier management, materials planning, production, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and shipping.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent on-time delivery performance that meets customer requirements.
Lead the implementation and optimization of MRP systems while leveraging a thorough understanding of their strengths, limitations, and operational requirements.
Select, negotiate, and manage relationships with both domestic and offshore suppliers.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of up to 10 direct reports.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve BOM structures, manufacturing cell design, transaction processes, and material flow.
Develop strategic material sourcing plans and negotiate with suppliers to support operational goals.
Receives and counts cash; maintains cash book or other control records.
Create monthly summary of financials, proofread and post operations progress or other reports and make a monthly summary or recap of such reports as needed.
Oversee transfer from this NPI facility to production one of Allient’s production facilities.
Forecast material requirements and schedule expenditures to support financial objectives.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards or an equivalent Quality Management System (QMS).
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and overall business performance.