Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead material flow, inventory strategy, and warehouse operations in a high-performance production environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials are efficiently received, stored, staged, and delivered to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in lean manufacturing, materials management, and supply chain operations
, with hands‑on experience implementing pull‑based systems and optimizing inventory control in fast‑paced production environments.

• Oversee material flow from receiving and inspection through line‑side delivery and finished goods shipping to ensure production readiness.
• Develop and maintain a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) database to support daily operations and material planning.
• Design and implement lean, pull‑based material systems including Kanban, supermarkets, tugger routes, and point‑of‑use delivery.
• Manage work‑in‑process (WIP) markets and pull‑based replenishment aligned with production scheduling practices such as heijunka and changeover optimization
  .
• Lead inventory management and control processes
  , ensuring high levels of accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, cycle counting, staging, and shipping
  .
• Develop and mentor material handling teams, including forklift drivers and supervisors
  , ensuring strong performance and operational alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve manufacturing or supply chain issues.
• Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and operational improvement forums.
• Serve as a functional SAP super user and support ERP‑driven materials processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  , or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in operations or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles
  , including pull systems and PFEP strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing material flow, warehouse operations, and inventory control
  .
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP
  .
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data‑driven operational decisions.

• Experience in international logistics or multi‑site manufacturing operations
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives and lean transformations
• Experience operating in both high‑mix/low‑volume and high‑volume production environments

• Lean manufacturing and materials flow optimization
• Inventory management and warehouse operations
• ERP and materials planning systems
• Data analysis and operational performance management
• Cross‑functional collaboration and communication
• Continuous improvement leadership

This organization offers a collaborative manufacturing culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
. Employees benefit from a strong team environment and the opportunity to contribute directly to mission‑critical production operations.

If you are an experienced materials management professional with a passion for lean operations and supply chain optimization
, we encourage you to apply.