Materials Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Materials Manager manages the raw material planning processes to ensure an organization operates efficiently. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Manager utilizes MRP system to manage material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Develops forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, Materials Manager coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary. Maintains supplier relationships and may negotiate lead times. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Materials Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Materials Manager
  • Lakeland Monroe Group
  • Kentwood, MI FULL_TIME
  • Lakeland Monroe Group is a world-class supplier of decorative, precision, and functional plastics for the Automotive Industry. With over 30 years of industry experience, we strive to exceed our customer’s expectations every day.

    Why work for us?
    Our culture is focused on building teams where differences and unique perspectives are embraced. We believe in providing a safe, friendly and productive work environment, and we are passionate about continuously improving our processes to achieve our vision of a world-class corporation. As we continue to expand, purchase new facilities, and add new customers, we need people who are dedicated to their careers and who share our passion for innovation and growth.
    Job Summary:
    The Material Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s entire procurement process, including material buys, receiving materials, storing materials, inventory controls, scheduling, and logistics (internal and external). The position will also function as our ERP Systems (PLEX) lead with respect to the materials, purchasing and scheduling functions. This position will work closely with other department leads to ensure we have the most streamlined procurement process needed to meet the customer orders. Our organization is metric driven, so a strong grasp of how to measure daily/weekly/monthly performance is necessary.
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • Manage 6-8 material team members.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Develops and assures compliance with IATF requirements.
    • Develops contingency plan for alternate sourcing.
    • Purchase raw materials according to project specifications.
    • Negotiate purchasing agreements with vendors for best price, best delivery.
    • Oversee procedure for receiving and storing materials allowing for optimum inventory levels and ensuring on-time deliveries.
    • Optimized scheduling and planning.
    • Monitors and reports inbound and outbound premium freight.
    • Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
    • Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory and weekly cycle counts
    • Supervise, evaluate, and coach staff members.
    • Interfaces with production supervisors on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
    • Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers.
    • Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications.
    • Participate in annual budgeting of orders and material costs.
    • Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions.
    • Assistant Buyer or MRO Buyer.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to lead team members effectively.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting.
    • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
    Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field.
    • 3 years' experience in a logistics management role or related experience
    • Six to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • PLEX ERP system experience.
    • OEM and/or Tier 1 experience.
    • Experience with supply chain and inventory management systems
    • Experience developing, reporting, tracking metrics
    • Working knowledge of MRP & ERP Systems to effectively manage production
    Physical Requirements:
    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Materials Manager
  • Nordic Products, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Materials Manager will handle various tasks related to the inward and outward movement of product, parts, and raw materials. They will have daily communication with supply base, i...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Materials Manager
  • Challenge Mfg. Company
  • Holland, MI FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: Challenge is a leading employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovatio...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Project Manager - Environmental
  • Materials Testing Consultants
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • About us Materials Testing Consultants is a small business in Grand Rapids, MI. We are professional, challenging, collaborative and our goal is to provide our clients with cost effective and creative ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Materials Planning Manager
  • Roskam Foods
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Roskam Foods Position Title: Materials Planning Manager Reports to: Director of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning Position Description and Purpose: Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Ra...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Sales Area Manager - Advance Materials (South Central Region)
  • C M S-north America Inc
  • Caledonia, MI FULL_TIME
  • Manages direct sales of the company’s product lines. Calls on and is responsive to existing and prospective customers in order to determine customer’s needs, concerns, and challenges. Collaborates to ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Materials Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Our client is currently seeking a Materials Manager for a manufacturing facility near Vidalia, GA.This job will have the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Handler - Warehouse (GR) 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm
  • Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • ** Material Handler - Warehouse (GR) 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm** **Job Category****:** Manufacturing **Requisition Num...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Handler
  • Trane Technologies
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solut...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Planner I
  • ODL, Inc.
  • Zeeland, MI
  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Health Safety Specialist
  • Jefferson Wells International Inc
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Experis, a division of ManpowerGroup, is working with a global medical device manufacturer . Looking for aEnvironmental,...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Ventra Group
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Overview: Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Handler 1- Production (GR) 2nd Shift, Mon - Fri 3pm-11pm
  • Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • ** Material Handler 1- Production (GR) 2nd Shift, Mon - Fri 3pm-11pm** **Job Category****:** Manufacturing **Requisition...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Handler, Full Time, Night Shift, Butterworth Hospital, 1K Sign On Bonus
  • Spectrum Health Lakeland
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • **CURRENT SPECTRUM HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...
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Income Estimation for Materials Manager jobs
$106,119 to $147,698
Grand Rapids, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

Materials Manager in Phoenix, AZ
RequirementsProven experience as materials managerExperience in shipping and receivingFamiliarity with supply chain and inventory management systemsUnderstanding of forecasting and budgetingWorking knowledge of SAP MMProficient in MS OfficeExcellent organizational and leadership skillsA problem-solverBSc/BA in logistics or relevant field.
February 08, 2020
Materials Manager in Santa Maria, CA
You collaborate with our internal departments Marketing, Global Supply Chain and Finance to achieve agreed targets and develop and implement new supply chain and materials management procedures.
January 09, 2020
Materials Manager in Birmingham, AL
Managing and tracking spare parts and materials usage costs.
January 08, 2020