Manufacturing Materials Manager
About The Position
The Materials Manager is based in Hingham, Massachusetts and is responsible for sourcing materials required for production and ensuring timely delivery to the factory in support of production schedules and business objectives. The role oversees inventory levels and turns, supplier on-time delivery, and the factory’s materials function. It manages Purchasing, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, and Planning, including supervision of approximately 20–25 employees. The position leads factory supply chain activities, manages operational inventory and production planning, establishes supplier selection and reorder procedures, and coordinates just-in-time deliveries, special orders, engineering changes, part substitutions, and sales demand. It also facilitates the S&OP process and provides team leadership through coaching, development, talent management, and performance accountability.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience directing a team.
- 10 years of experience in Materials Management.
- ERP experience, preferably SAP.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Operations Management.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma exposure and understanding.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the materials function at the Hingham ATS business, considering manufacturing capacity, workload scheduling, in-house manufacturing versus outsourcing, quality control, and workforce balance.
- Establish and maintain world-class customer service.
- Lead factory supply chain management activities and establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on price, quality, delivery, certifications, procurement regulations, and group programs.
- Establish and implement standard or automated reorder procedures.
- Develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs with Strategic Procurement.
- Manage factory operational inventory to ensure adequate stock for immediate production and forecast future requirements.
- Establish and implement standard or automated delivery procedures for just-in-time supplier stocking items.
- Facilitate the S&OP Process.
- Manage strategic production planning practices that account for short- and long-term requirements and integrate materials availability.
- Establish procedures for special-order requests and coordinate engineering changes, part substitutions, and sales-market demand.
- Lead by promoting teamwork, coaching, counseling, retention, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development.
- Drive accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Target incentive of 10% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
