Materials Manager jobs in Waukegan, IL

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
  • WernerCo
  • Crystal, IL FULL_TIME
  • About Us

     

    WHY WERNER? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, WernerCo brands are most preferred

     

    Overview

    Purpose of the Job:

    • This is a high visibility position with significant impact on the entire organization that requires high energy and an advanced level of both technical and interpersonal skills.
    • Primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, and control the scheduling of materials to maximize customer deliveries, plant productivity and inventory turns.
    • The materials manager will be involved in both tactical and strategic decisions to drive immediate and long term results by:
      • Setting effective materials policies internally and across the supply chain using best practices.
      • Building a high performance team 3. Implementation of appropriate technology
      • Developing productive relationships with peers inside the company.

    Responsibilities

    Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

    • Acts as Sales and Operation Planning process leader. Develop and execute division material and inventory control strategies in active support of division sales, manufacturing and asset management goals.
    • Oversees development and maintenance of Master Production Schedule. Directs the generation of daily shop floor schedules that balance Master Schedule attainment with production capacity constraints and manufacturing efficiencies.
    • Coordinates direct material planning and releases in support of manufacturing schedules. Oversees finished goods planning for purchased goods in support of sales forecast. Establishes corporate inventory targets and ensures target attainment.
    • Coordinates audits and ensures Item Master accuracy.
    • Oversees inbound and outbound logistics activities, ensuring optimum customer delivery satisfaction while managing freight expense.
    • Coordinates physical inventory as scheduled. Directs company cycle count program, ensuring integrity of raw, work in process, component and finished goods inventories.
    • Coordinates implementations of ECO's. Sustain inventory data integrity through execution of timely and accurate inventory transactions. Schedule and allocate team resources.
    • Ensure full team support for ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development and attainment of company strategic and business plans as well as participate in various planning and reporting meetings.
    • Develop and maintain active succession planning, cross-training and organizational development actions spanning all team positions. Support development and delivery of division communication plans.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Operations team.
    • Set personal goals and objectives to stay abreast of and apply world class manufacturing practices and technology.
    • All other duties as directed by supervisor

    Qualifications

    Experience & Education:

    • BS degree.
    • Must have a broad based knowledge of production and inventory control theory and a working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
    • APICS CPIM certification
    • 5 years minimum experience in a materials, production planning, inventory/production control setting required.
    • Management Experience

     

    Key Competencies:

    • Adaptability
      • Decisiveness
      • Emotional Composure
      • Self-Responsibility
    • Expressive Relationships
      • Communications
      • Sociability
    • Problem Solving
      • Closure
      • Learning
    • Strategic Thinking
      • Creativeness
      • Listening
      • Planning
    • Math Ability
    • Superior presentation skills and proficient in use of presentation software
    • Must have a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
    • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.

    EEO Statement

    WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

  • 22 Days Ago

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Direct Materials Procurement Manager
  • DivIHN Integration, Inc
  • Racine, WI FULL_TIME
  • Title: Direct Materials Procurement ManagerLocation: Racine, WIDuration: 8 MonthsA detailed description of the position will be shared once we get your applicationDirect Materials Procurement ManagerD...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Inside Sales
  • Foundation Building Materials
  • Elkhorn, WI FULL_TIME
  • Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products an...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Stocker
  • Foundation Building Materials
  • Elkhorn, WI FULL_TIME
  • Stockers are a skilled group of individuals that conscientiously help to load and unload materials while ensuring quality and safety, as specified by customer directive. At FBM we believe in doing bus...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Repositor
  • Foundation Building Materials
  • Elkhorn, WI FULL_TIME
  • Foundation Building Materials (FBM) es un distribuidor líder de materiales de construcción en Norte América concentrado en cubrir y superar las necesidades de la industria de la construcción local con...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Inside Sales Representative - Kenosha
  • ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
  • Kenosha, WI FULL_TIME
  • Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offer...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Buyer Planner I
  • Laird Technologies (SEA) Pte. Ltd.
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • ** Buyer Planner I** **Job Category****:** DO - Logistics **Requisition Number****:** BUYER001299 Showing 1 location **J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Center Technician
  • Insight Global
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Job Details: The Data Center Engineer role is responsible for assisting with the governance and policing of Data Centre ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimator Construction
  • K-Five Construction Company
  • Westmont, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Prepares complete bid proposals on large and complex projects including analyzing plans ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supply Planner (Hybrid)
  • Anixter, Inc. Shipboard
  • Glenview, IL
  • As a Planner, you will be responsible for Demand Planning and/or Supply Planning Processes for the assigned business int...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customs Analyst
  • Experis
  • Lake Bluff, IL
  • Our client, Medical device manufacturing industry is seeking a Customs analyst to join their team. Job Title: Customs An...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Assurance Manager
  • Salud Natural Entrepreneur
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Job Description Job Description About the Job: Salud Natural Enterprises (SNE) is a family owned dietary supplement manu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Supervisor-Medical Tubing Extrusion
  • SPECTRUM PLASTICS MASTER
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Job Details Job Location PPC Pleasant Prairie - Pleasant Prairie, WI Description Position Overview The supervisor has th...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Coordinator
  • Messenger & Logistics, Inc.
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • **Warehouse Coordinator** Our organization is looking for a General Warehouse Coordinator. This is a full-time position,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Waukegan /wɔːˈkiːɡən/ is the largest city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States, a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The city is located 35 miles north of the Loop and 10 miles south of the Wisconsin state border, approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. As of the 2013 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 88,826, which makes it the ninth most populous city in Illinois. Waukegan is a predominately working-class community with a size-able middle-class population. Waukegan is located at 42°22′13″N 87°52′16″W / 42.37028°N 87.87111...
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Income Estimation for Materials Manager jobs
$109,342 to $152,184
Waukegan, Illinois area prices
were up 1.8% 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