MATERIALS MANAGER

Volta, LLC•Houston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of material flow across the facility(s), including receiving, warehousing, kitting, and MRB (Material Review Board) operations. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time to support production schedules while effectively controlling nonconforming material. The Materials Manager drives operational excellence through process standardization, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, procurement, and project management teams.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management across multiple operational departments
Deep understanding of material flow, inventory control, and nonconforming material processes within a manufacturing environment
Inventory management expertise including MRP/ERP systems, cycle counting, demand alignment, and MRB tracking
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical components, switchgear materials, and power distribution equipment used in PDC, E-House, or switchgear manufacturing
Ability to interpret electrical BOMs, manufacturer part numbers, and material specifications to support production readiness and inventory accuracy
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, pull systems, and waste elimination
Working knowledge of quality systems, MRB processes, and material disposition workflows
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze KPIs and drive operational improvements
High attention to detail with strong organizational and process discipline skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in PDC, E-House, switchgear, or similar engineered-to-order manufacturing strongly preferred
Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy, material flow efficiency, MRB control, and on-time delivery performance
Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, value stream mapping, pull systems, Kanban) to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency strongly preferred
APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP preferred, but not required; relevant practical experience in inventory and production control considered equivalent
Lean / Six Sigma training or certification (Green Belt preferred) or demonstrated application of Lean principles in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems gained through formal training or on-the-job system ownership and usage
Familiarity with ISO quality systems and MRB/nonconformance processes through practical experience or formal training

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily operations of receiving, warehouse, kitting, and MRB areas
Ensure accurate and timely receipt, inspection, and system transactions of incoming materials
Oversee inventory control processes including cycle counts, reconciliation, and accuracy improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain efficient kitting strategies to support production schedules and minimize downtime
Coordinate material availability with production control and project teams to meet build and delivery timelines
Manage / Support MRB operations, including segregation, identification, and physical control of nonconforming material
Establish and enforce standard work, layout optimization, and material handling best practices across all areas
Monitor KPIs (inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, picking efficiency, dock-to-stock time, etc.) and implement corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, waste reduction) across all material flow functions
Manage staffing, training, and performance of departmental leads and team members
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in all material handling operations
Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to resolve shortages, quality issues, and delivery constraints, including RTVs and supplier returns