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The Material Manager will lead a cross-functional team and partner closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support business growth and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials to support production and customer demand while driving inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
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| Location | Troy, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Website | https://epitec.com/ |
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Material Manager
By / July 17, 2026
- Location: Kansas City, Kansas
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #105226
- Salary: $120,000
Job Title: Material Manager
Compensation: $120K-$130K
Location: Kansas City, KS
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The Role
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Material Manager to lead materials, logistics, inventory, and packaging operations in Kansas City, KS. This position will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials to support production and customer demand while driving inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and operational excellence. The Material Manager will lead a cross-functional team and partner closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to support business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop managers, planners, coordinators, and logistics personnel.
- Oversee inventory management, production scheduling, receiving, transportation, and material flow.
- Partner with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.
- Drive supplier performance, cycle counts, PFEP, inventory integrity, and Min/Max inventory strategies.
- Establish and monitor KOIs/KPIs to improve operational performance.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of materials, supply chain, or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Experience in a JIT automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, production planning, and material flow.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Key Selling Points
- Leadership role with direct impact on plant operations.
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
- Opportunity to drive Lean transformation and operational excellence.
- Stable first-shift schedule.
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Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.