Required Skills & Experience
Experience:
-Minimum Associate’s degree required -3–5 years in a manufacturing environment -Background in Materials or Supply Chain -1–3 years of leadership experience, including team oversight and mentoring
Must-Have Qualifications -Strong ERP system expertise, with experience rolling out, owning, or enhancing functionality. -Proven track record of inventory management, including cycle counting and physical inventory reconciliation. -Working knowledge of material flows, part numbers, and warehouse processes. -Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a positive, solutions-focused mindset. -Computer savvy with the ability to translate system tools into efficient floor-level processes. -Demonstrated experience in employee management, including coaching, training, recognition, and conflict resolution. -Experience leading and supporting change management and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Prior involvement in ERP system implementation or serving as an SME or functional lead. -Background in the electrical industry, construction supply, or industrial distribution (e.g., Graybar, BJ Supply Electric, Eaton, Warners). -Demonstrated ability to manage or rebuild systems during a scaling phase.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
-Ambitious, outgoing, and hands-on leader who leads by example. -Strong communicator who holds people accountable while maintaining a positive team culture. -A builder mindset - someone who thrives in establishing structure and process. -Learner-oriented with the drive to grow into a larger leadership role as the business expands.
Job Description
We are seeking a balance between a hands-on and business acumen, professional-level Materials Manager who specializes in ERP to lead, rebuild, and optimize our materials and inventory operations. This role plays a key part in reestablishing the core manual processes and supporting a strategic ERP system implementation.
This is a high-impact position for someone who wants to "make a splash" - leading a team, driving change, and establishing structure in a dynamic, growing manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Include:
-Rebuild and reestablish materials processes from the ground up to support business scalability.
-Lead and mentor a team of 8 (1 Supervisor, 4 Material Clerks, and 3–4 Handlers)
-Spearhead the creation of home locations on the shop floor and within the ERP system to ensure accurate material tracking and traceability.
-Oversee and improve the end-to-end flow of materials:
++Ensure raw materials from incoming shipments are accurately received and stored. ++Coordinate Handlers to place materials into the correct physical locations using ERP-driven guidance. ++Supervise Clerks responsible for administrative functions and data entry for inventory and shipping/receiving records.
-Evaluate current manual and clunky processes; design and implement streamlined systems that improve visibility, tracking, and operational efficiency.
-Ensure the ERP system (Epicor) interacts effectively with physical material flow, enhancing traceability and location accuracy.
-Drive initiatives around real-time inventory updates - assess and propose improvements such as scanner integration, process mapping, and automated tracking.
-Manage raw material storage and movement before production begins, ensuring full alignment between physical processes and system data.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production flow, manage hot parts, and optimize resource allocation.
-Drive and support the implementation of Epicor ERP, ensuring system functionality is rolled out in a way that supports lean operations and visibility.
-Lead inventory control practices, including cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, and accuracy initiatives.
-Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and increase efficiency throughout the materials process.
-Provide training, coaching, recognition, and conflict resolution to foster a high-performing, accountable team.
-Champion change management and process improvement with the flexibility to adapt to a shifting, growth-focused business environment.