Materials Operations Director

Ace Sanitary Holdings•Arcade, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a strategic, hands-on Materials Operations Director to lead and optimize material planning, warehouse operations, inventory control, production scheduling, and sales order fulfillment within our manufacturing organization. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll drive operational excellence by implementing lean material flow strategies, developing scalable warehouse and inventory processes, and designing Kanban systems that improve customer delivery, productivity, and business growth. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, developing high-performing teams, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading and developing teams.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, material flow, warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, PFEP, production scheduling, sales order fulfillment, and Kanban systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP/MRP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
Experience in high-mix, low-volume, or complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead lean material flow strategies across manufacturing and warehouse operations using value stream mapping, standardized work, visual management, and pull systems.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, optimize inventory, improve space utilization, and increase productivity.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to optimize end-to-end material flow.
Optimize warehouse layout, material handling, storage, and workflow to improve efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Develop best practices for receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, shipping, inventory control, and cycle counting.
Evaluate and implement warehouse technologies, equipment, and process improvements.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Plan for Every Part (PFEP) program, including standardized material handling methods, replenishment strategies, and inventory parameters.
Design, implement, and continuously improve Kanban systems to support pull-based replenishment and reduce excess inventory.
Oversee production scheduling and collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure on-time order fulfillment, improved planning accuracy, and strong customer service performance.
Lead, mentor, and develop materials, warehouse, planning, and scheduling teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Establish performance expectations, support professional development, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.