| Location | North Wales, PA |
Now Hiring: Manager, Materials
Lead Supply Chain Excellence in a Dynamic Manufacturing Environment
Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on balancing inventory, production schedules, and customer commitments? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence, improving material flow, and leading high-performing teams?
Were seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee all aspects of materials management, inventory control, production planning, and scheduling within our manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory investment, and driving on-time delivery performance.
What Youll Do
As the Manager, Materials, you will:
Lead materials planning, forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling activities
Develop and maintain short- and long-range inventory plans for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Oversee Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes
Coordinate supplier releases to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations
Monitor production capacity and recommend solutions to support changing customer demand
Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, FIFO processes, and inventory control best practices
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and Engineering teams to optimize performance
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, delivery, scheduling, and materials management
Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Develop, coach, and mentor a team of materials, planning, and inventory professionals
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in:
3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
Strong understanding of:
Experience working cross-functionally to achieve operational objectives
Preferred Qualifications
APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) or CPSM
ERP experience, particularly LN and JD Edwards
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations
What Success Looks Like
You are a proactive leader who can:
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance
Lead a critical function within a growing manufacturing organization
Collaborative environment with cross-functional leadership exposure
Continuous improvement culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Apply Today
If youre a results-driven Materials Management leader with a passion for manufacturing, production planning, inventory optimization, and team development, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help drive operational excellence from supply chain to customer delivery.
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