Materials Manager

Generac • Beaver Dam, WI

5d

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end material flow to support efficient production operations. The position leads material handling and warehousing teams, drives lean material flow systems, ensures inventory accuracy, and partners cross-functionally to support production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in a similar work environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilising Plan for Every Part

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple sites
• Ability to operate in high mix / low volume and high volume / low mix production environments
• Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with data‑driven decision making
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and business goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Experience in international logistics
• Demonstrated transformational leadership using lean principles

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise end‑to‑end material flow from receiving and inspection through line-side presentation, WIP markets, and end‑of‑line pick, pack, and ship.
• Design, implement, and manage lean pull‑based systems including PFEP, supermarkets, 2‑bin Kanban, tugger routes, and point‑of‑use delivery in a 5S environment.
• Oversee inventory management, accuracy, and control, including excess and obsolete material processes.
• Manage multi‑shift warehousing operations including receiving, staging, storage, cycle counts, shipping of finished goods, and indirect materials.
• Align material flow and replenishment strategies to production scheduling, including heijunka, changeover optimisation, and runner/repeater/stranger models.
• Supervise, coach, and develop material handling teams, including forklift drivers and material supervisors; lead hiring, training, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and participate in FMEA and cross‑functional problem‑solving activities.
• Act as SAP Super User within the functional area and collaborate with corporate materials, suppliers, and customers to resolve operational and quality issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager