Materials Manager

Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including: Schedule adherence On-time start performance Material shortages Inventory levels and turns

Schedule adherence

On-time start performance

Material shortages

Inventory levels and turns

Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership

Identify trends and implement corrective actions

Lead initiatives to improve: Material flow efficiency Planning accuracy Inventory control

Material flow efficiency

Planning accuracy

Inventory control

Apply lean tools and methods, including: Pull systems Kanban Value stream mapping 5S

Pull systems

Kanban

Value stream mapping

5S

Eliminate waste and reduce variability in materials and planning processes

Partner with: Manufacturing (execution readiness and priorities) Procurement / Supply Chain (supplier performance and replenishment) Engineering / CI (process improvements)

Manufacturing (execution readiness and priorities)

Procurement / Supply Chain (supplier performance and replenishment)

Engineering / CI (process improvements)

Ensure alignment between: Demand Material supply Production capability

Demand

Material supply

Production capability

Lead daily material and planning reviews to ensure alignment with production

Maintain visibility to near-term risks (0–12 week horizon)

Ensure all issues are: Identified early Assigned clear ownership Tracked to resolution

Identified early

Assigned clear ownership

Tracked to resolution

Lead and develop teams across: Planning Materials Warehouse / logistics

Planning

Materials

Warehouse / logistics

Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards

Build capability in planning, material control, and execution discipline

Ensure safe material handling and warehouse operations

Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Promote safe work practices across all areas of responsibility