Materials Manager jobs in Kalamazoo, 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
  • Hi-Lex Controls
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME

  • Manages and directs activities of Material Control, including Production Control, Shipping, and Receiving departments. Manages development of current production plans, inventory levels, obsolete items, shipping and receiving status, customer service activities, vendor material delivery performance and engineering change coordination. Meets with related departments to resolve interdepartmental conflicts or problems. Investigates inaccuracies in inventory records and develops corrective actions.

    Essential Functions:
    • Plans, manages and directs the activities of material control, shipping, and receiving departments to meet company goals.
    • Ensures current production plans meet future orders to achieve100% on-time delivery.
    • Manages activities of account planners, measuring complete and timely responses.
    • Negotiates and resolves customer “past due” orders.
    • Measures and controls inventory accuracy. Formulates corrective actions where required.
    • Meets with related departments to resolve interdepartmental conflicts or problems.
    • Coordinates material planning related to implementing engineering changes, controlling obsolescence and managing planned buildouts.
    • Cooperates in the response to abnormal shipping requirements due to quality or engineering concerns.
    • Prepares departmental budgets and controls departmental expenses.
    • Plans and directs continuous improvement activities in all respective departments.
    • Develops and maintains measurements to monitor performance and customer service ratings.
    • Manages inventory levels and turns to achieve company goals.
    • Schedule production effectively to meet customers needs.
    • Monitors forecast and adjust when necessary.
    • Coordinates forecast with sales.
    • Assures inventory turns in relation to FIFO.
    • Assures correct shipping procedures are consistently followed.
    • Assures that correct information is in computer for the material requirements.
    • Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long term management objectives.
    Essential Functions Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
    • Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as mainframe, disk drives and printers.
    • Factory environment with noise from manufacturing equipment. Exposure to dangerous equipment.
    • Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
    • Job requires standing, walking, climbing stairs and sitting.
    • Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects up to 25 pounds, occasionally over 40 pounds.
    • Ability to hear warnings from equipment, machines, vehicles and public-address systems.
    • Requires frequent reaching at or below shoulder height, some over shoulder work.
    • Requires frequent movement of head and neck.
    • Clothing and shoes must comply with current MIOSHA regulations and current dress code policy.
    • Use of a video display terminal (VDT) for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eye strain from extended periods of viewing VDT.
    • May spend time in travel between customers using an automobile in high traffic areas. Exposure to automobile accidents causing bodily damage

    Secondary Functions:
    • Serves as a member of various committees as needed.
    • Performs other duties as necessary.

    Specialized Training, Skills, Abilities, Experience:
    • 4–year degree or equivalent in a business or materials related field is preferred.
    • 5-7 years of manufacturing experience, with 3-5 years in a supervisory role, APICS certification.
    • Knowledge of BaaN, MRP II, Mapics and spreadsheet programs.
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Materials Manager
  • Surgery Center of Kalamazoo
  • Portage, MI FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Materials Manager GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Maintaining the supplies, equipment, and all materials for the daily operation of the surgery center. Supervising the maintenance of accurate re...
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Restaurant Manager
  • Restaurant General Manager
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME
  • Arby’s believes in the importance of flexibility for employers and employees alike, and we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We treat our people with respect and honesty and are commi...
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Analytical Lab Manager- Incoming Materials 17524
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Analytical Lab Manager- Incoming Materials 17524 MI/IN border Our client is Fortune 150 Manufacturer of specialty food products for the world and due to promotion recent and plant growth is looking to...
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Analytical Lab Manager- Incoming Materials 17524
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Analytical Lab Manager- Incoming Materials 17524 MI/IN border Our client is Fortune 150 Manufacturer of specialty food products for the world and due to promotion recent and plant growth is looking to...
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Materials Supervisor
  • Summit Polymers, Inc.
  • Vicksburg, MI FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Warehouse Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Materials Manager SUMMARY This person is responsible for supervisory work involved in the maintenance and accuracy of in...
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About Kalamazoo, Michigan

Most of Kalamazoo is on the southwest bank of a major bend in the Kalamazoo River, with a small portion, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), on the opposite bank. Several small tributaries of the Kalamazoo River, including Arcadia Creek and Portage Creek, wind through the city. The northeastern portion of Kalamazoo sits in the broad, flat Kalamazoo Valley, while the western portions of Kalamazoo climb into low hills to the west and south. Several small lakes are found throughout the area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Kalamazoo has a total area of 25.11 square miles (65.03 km2), ...
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Income Estimation for Materials Manager jobs
$106,807 to $148,664
Kalamazoo, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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What does a Materials Manager do?

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