Materials Manager with manufacturing experience at The Productivity Team

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Last-Mile Logistics, Lineside Delivery, 3PL Contract Governance, OTIF Delivery, Material Flow, Team Leadership, PFEP, Kitting, Slotting, Inventory Control, Tugger Operations, KPI Performance, Lean, 6S, Cycle Counting, SAP

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Our engineering company is looking for an experienced Materials Manager for our client, which is a globally known high end appliance manufacturer with a plant in Fitchburg WI. This company has been around for many years and is privately owned with revenue over $500 million dollars. The manager will play a pivotal role in the plant. The degreed Manager will have direct experience with PFEP, kitting/slotting, Material Flow and leading teams in a manufacturing environment. Per client: Candidates need to be a US citizen or Green Card Holder. Relocation is required. Company offers a generous relocation package. Materials Manager Job description below: Seeking a Materials Manager with Last-Mile Logistics & Lineside Delivery experience to own and lead the end-to-end operation connecting our offsite 3PL-managed warehouse to on-site production lines. In this role, last mile refers to the full execution path from offsite storage and handling, through transportation to the plant, and ultimately to zone-based, tugger-supported lineside delivery and point-of-use presentation. This is a manager-level, execution-focused leadership role with full responsibility for 3PL contract governance, KPI performance, and internal dock-to-line delivery execution. The role owns On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance to production lineside and serves as the primary authority for material availability impacting production. This position reports to the Site Leader and is a key member of the site leadership team. Key Responsibilities: Last-Mile Logistics & Lineside Delivery Ownership * Own the end-to-end materials flow from the offsite 3PL-managed warehouse through on-site receipt and delivery to production lineside. * Define and govern the last-mile execution model, including transportation cadence, dock schedules, staging, zone ownership, and tugger routes. * Ensure materials are picked by the 3PL to top hats and prepared by route/zone, ready for stable and predictable tugger delivery. * Own On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance for all materials delivered to production lineside, including both 3PL execution and internal dock-to-line delivery. * Establish and enforce delivery standards that ensure materials arrive complete, accurate, and at the point of use in support of production schedules and takt. 3PL Contract Ownership & Performance Governance * Serve as the primary owner of the 3PL contract, including scope, service-level agreements, and performance expectations. * Govern 3PL responsibilities covering offsite storage, handling, pick-to-top-hat execution, route preparation, and transportation to the plant. * Define, track, and enforce 3PL KPIs, including On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery aligned to lineside requirements, pick accuracy, inventory accuracy at handoff points, responsiveness, and safety. * Lead formal performance reviews, corrective actions, and escalation processes. * Enforce contractual remedies and continuous improvement commitments as required. * Ensure 3PL success is measured by lineside delivery performance, not dock-level receipt alone. Operational Accountability & Escalation * Translate production demand into executable material release, delivery, and replenishment plans. * Establish clear ownership at every handoff point between the 3PL, internal logistics, and production. * Act as the senior escalation point for material-related downtime caused by last-mile, offsite or internal execution failures. * Embed KPI-driven management and performance transparency across all shifts and delivery zones. People & Culture Leadership * Lead internal teams consisting of 40+ material handlers across three shifts, supported by supervisors and a small inventory control team. * Standardize expectations, work execution, and communication across shifts, within the department and cross functionally. * Coach leaders and frontline teams to operate in a process-driven, data-led environment. * Drive cultural change by reducing reliance on tribal knowledge, informal workarounds, and exception-based execution. * Position lineside delivery as a critical production enabler, with clear ownership and accountability. Inventory Control & Systems Discipline * Ensure accurate and timely execution of inventory transactions at all transfer points between the 3PL and the plant. * Leverage scan-based systems to maintain real-time visibility of material movement from offsite warehouse to lineside. * Partner cross-functionally to align material flow with schedules, takt, and system requirements. * Support system-enforced controls that prevent undocumented movement, negative inventory, and material ambiguity. * Drive inventory accuracy through an effective cycle count process and adherence to standardized work. Process Design & Continuous Improvement * Design, deploy, and sustain standardized zone-based lineside delivery models supported by tugger routes and defined cadence. * Lead Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on flow stability, waste reduction, and safety. * Implement and maintain a Plan-for-Every-Part (PFEP) covering offsite storage, transport method, delivery frequency, container type, and point-of-use. * Ensure all processes are supported by clear work instructions, full work loading, safe work design, and effective onboarding and training. Measures of Success * Sustained On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery to production lineside. * Reduction in material-driven production interruptions. * Improved inventory accuracy at lineside and 3PL handoff points. * Stable tugger routes with minimal exceptions. * Consistent execution and accountability across all shifts. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience * 10+ years of progressive management experience in materials, supply chain, or manufacturing roles * Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive accountability in high-volume environments * Experience working with or managing 3PL providers * Proven history of leading change, enforcing standards, and improving performance through clear expectations and leadership Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related * Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills * SAP experience We Value Our Employees By Providing • Competitive compensation based on skills A generous relocation package • Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans • Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing • Education assistance and internal training programs • Electric vehicle charging • Maternity & paternity leave Candidates need to be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder for this client.

Responsibilities

The Materials Manager will own and lead the end-to-end material flow connecting the offsite 3PL warehouse to the on-site production lines, focusing heavily on last-mile logistics and lineside delivery execution. This role involves full responsibility for 3PL contract governance, enforcing On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance, and acting as the senior escalation point for material availability impacting production.