Job Description

Job Description

Greater Milwaukee Area, WI $90,000-$125,000+ Relocation Assistance Available

Ready to take ownership of the entire materials function and make a visible impact? We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a strategic yet hands-on Materials Manager to lead inventory, production planning, warehousing, shipping/receiving, and logistics operations.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team where your decisions directly influence production performance, customer delivery, inventory accuracy, and overall operational success.

What You'll Do

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• Lead materials planning, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and logistics operations.
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• Ensure the right materials are available to support production and customer demand.
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• Drive inventory accuracy and optimize material flow throughout the facility.
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• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
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• Improve processes, identify efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Coach and develop a team while fostering a collaborative, accountable culture.
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience leading materials, supply chain, production planning, inventory, or logistics functions within manufacturing.
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• Strong understanding of inventory control, ERP/MRP systems, and production environments.
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• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution.
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• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to be visible on the floor and engaged with the team.
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• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Preferred Experience

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• Die casting, metal manufacturing, machining, foundry, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
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• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Highly visible leadership position reporting directly to plant leadership.
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• Opportunity to influence plant performance and drive meaningful improvements.
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• Growing organization with strong operational focus.
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