Materials manager

Materials manager

Nov 10, 2026

Job Description

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Position Overview

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all materials required for the manufacturing plant. This critical role leads inventory management, receiving, warehouse storage and strategic procurement. The ideal candidate will ensure that the factory floor has an optimal flow of raw materials to maintain uninterrupted production while minimizing carrying costs and optimizing warehouse efficiency.

Westermeyer Industries is excited to share the new career opportunities that are coming as we complete our new world-class facility. We are making a bold investment in the future with all new equipment and exciting career opportunities. Join our team and grow with us!

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Westermeyer Industries designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality components and accessories for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industries. Products include pressure vessels such as oil separators, receivers, accumulators, oil filters, condensers, and evaporators, as well as level and pressure detection devices and a range of replacement parts. More than a supplier, Westermeyer Industries is dedicated to engineering creativity and design ingenuity, offering catalog products and custom solutions alike.

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

Operations

TYPE OF POSITION

Full Time

$60,000-$90,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Inventory Control & Management: Oversee raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods. Implement and maintain inventory accuracy protocols, including robust cycle-counting programs.
• Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with key industrial suppliers. Monitor vendor performance metrics regarding lead times, quality, and pricing.
• Logistics & Warehousing: Supervise receiving and material handling personnel. Optimize the physical layout of the warehouse to maximize spatial efficiency and enhance material flow safety.
• ERP System Management: Serve as the super-user or primary overseer of the material requirements planning (MRP/ERP) system to ensure data integrity for bill of materials (BOM), lead times, and reorder points.
• Cost & Budget Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities through volume purchasing, freight consolidation, and waste reduction. Manage material variances and freight budgets

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related industrial engineering field.
• Experience: 5+ years of materials management experience within a rigid manufacturing environment
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP software systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with heavy industrial logistics, tracking standards for raw materials and basic safety standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively communicate across welding, engineering, and executive teams.

Preferred Certifications

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a strong plus.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Green/Black Belt.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you healthy
• A robust 401(k) with company match to assist in securing your financial future
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off so you can have work-life balance

APPLY ONLINE

Ready to apply? You can fill out a convenient online application form at westermeyerind.com/apply

Or contact careers@westermeyerind.com to set up a time to apply in person.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.

• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

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You can easily apply for a job today using our online application form.

Feel free to reach out to us at careers@westermeyerind.com to find out more information about our company, benefits, and available positions.

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