Materials Manager

Grain & Protein Technologies • Taylorville, IL

23h • $72,000 - $147,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The North America team is currently looking for a Materials Manager to join our Taylorville, IL facility.
The Materials Manager oversees supply chain operations within the manufacturing operation, including inventory control, production scheduling, receiving, and shipping. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials through the supply chain to support production goals, maintain optimal inventory levels, and meet customer delivery expectations. The Materials Manager leads a cross-functional team and collaborates closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of materials management or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, MRP systems, and production scheduling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MRP, DMM systems.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control systems that ensure accurate material levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Monitor daily inventory transactions and oversee cycle counting and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze material usage, variances, and trends to recommend adjustments to inventory strategies.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and traceability of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Production Scheduling
• Create and manage the master production schedule to align with customer demand, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Sales to optimize workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and meet delivery commitments.
• Adjust schedules proactively based on changes in orders, supply disruptions, or operational issues.
• Track schedule performance and implement improvements to increase on-time delivery.
• Receiving & Shipping Management
• Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics activities, ensuring materials are received, inspected, and stored accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all shipping operations meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and documentation accuracy.
• Maintain strong relationships with freight carriers and logistics partners to optimize transportation costs and performance.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for receiving, shipping, and material handling.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team across inventory, scheduling, receiving, and shipping functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure material availability and support supplier performance improvement.
• Work with Finance on inventory valuation, cost controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Process Improvement & Compliance
• Identify opportunities and implement lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Utilize MRP systems to ensure data accuracy and support planning and reporting needs.
• Develop KPIs to track material flow, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.
• Safety Responsibilities
• Employees are responsible for following all safety rules, policies, and procedures, including:
• Reporting unsafe practices or conditions.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reporting near-misses, incidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Participating in the site Safety and Health Program.

Benefits

• Benefits include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

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