Materials Manager

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC • Riviera Beach, FL

2d • $96,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Serta Simmons Bedding is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure a constant supply of raw materials for production in a high-velocity, just-in-time, make-to-order Lean manufacturing environment. The role manages material purchasing, receipt, storage, replenishment, inventory accuracy, quality reporting, and inbound delivery planning, while supporting safety, cost, service, and waste-reduction goals. The Materials Manager also assists the Supply Chain Manager in identifying opportunities to improve key results areas and grow the business through service excellence.

The position requires 5–8 years of related experience in a Lean manufacturing environment and 3–5 years in a leadership role. A BA/BS degree in a related field is preferred. Strong computer, analytical, and organizational skills are required, including proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, along with OSHA experience. APICS/CPM certification is preferred.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of related experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong computer, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with OSHA.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• APICS/CPM certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a constant supply of raw materials needed to support production in a high-velocity, just-in-time, make-to-order Lean manufacturing environment.
• Promote a safety culture and implement safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work-related injuries.
• Manage the timely receipt and disposition of materials.
• Plan, order, execute, and manage storage of critical raw materials according to supplier selections and Sourcing Operations guidelines, using the MAP/MRP system.
• Oversee Lean raw-material replenishment and storage on the production floor, including initial setup, daily usage estimates, trigger points, and reorder quantities.
• Plan material life-cycle management and eliminate obsolete inventory items; work to reduce waste through the value chain.
• Create and issue quality alerts.
• Report raw-material quality defects to Sourcing Operations for resolution.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in line with cost and service goals using the MRP system, and perform cycle counts as needed to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in the cycle-count process and ensure materials are stored in designated locations.
• Maintain an optimum inbound delivery profile and assist with inbound freight cost management.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in identifying opportunities to improve key results areas while growing the business through service excellence.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO (or as otherwise dictated by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed