Materials Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Our client in Beaver Dam WI is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead all aspects of material flow from receiving and inspection through production line support and final shipping operations. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability, inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and continuous improvement across a manufacturing operation. The Materials Manager will oversee receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, cycle counting, line-side delivery, and shipping while leading and developing a team of materials supervisors and material handlers. This individual will drive lean material flow initiatives including PFEP (Plan For Every Part), Kanban systems, point-of-use delivery, supermarkets, and pull-based replenishment strategies to improve operational performance and eliminate waste. Materials Manager Responsibilities: - Lead material flow from receiving through production and finished goods shipment - Drive inventory accuracy, cycle counting programs, and inventory control processes - Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping - Implement and improve lean manufacturing practices including PFEP, Kanban, 5S, and pull systems - Support production by ensuring accurate and timely material presentation to the manufacturing floor - Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, labor utilization, and waste reduction - Partner with production, supply chain, and corporate teams to improve material flow and delivery performance - Develop, coach, and mentor materials supervisors and material handling personnel - Serve as a key SAP/ERP resource within the operation ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience - 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing operations - Strong experience with inventory management, material flow, warehousing, and production support - Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives - Experience with PFEP, Kanban, pull systems, and material replenishment strategies preferred - SAP or ERP system experience strongly preferred - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: melissa.marschke@acceleratepros.com Apply Online: https://jobs.acceleratepros.com/jobs/744920 This position is listed by a private employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be charged of the job applicant.