** Materials Manager
@ Dwyer Instruments, Inc.Dwyer Instruments, Inc.dwyerinstruments,inc..com
** Materials Manager
Middleton, WI
Posted 3 days ago
About the job
A manufacturing company focusing on production, supply chain, and logistics. The Materials Manager drives inventory, schedule adherence, and team leadership for operational success.
Requirements
- Strong ERP/MRP experience
- Leadership in supply chain management
- Production control knowledge
- Team management skills
- Continuous improvement experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 5+ years in logistics or materials
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to lift 25 lbs occasionally
- Manufacturing environment familiarity
Full job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary
The Materials Manager serves as the critical link between material planning, production scheduling, supply chain strategy, and shop floor execution, driving a stable, predictable production environment. The role combines leadership of materials management with direct ownership of production control and logistics execution.
This position plays a key role in delivering on-time shipments, optimizing inventory, and enabling operational excellence through strong daily management, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop teams across scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control.
• Establish clear accountability, standard work, and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Production Control & Schedule Execution
• Own creation and execution of the production schedule to meet customer demand.
• Drive schedule adherence through monitoring work orders, WIP, and output.
• Identify risks early and take action to protect delivery performance.
• Ensure alignment between production plans, capacity, and material availability.
Material Planning & Flow
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate material flow including kitting, staging, and replenishment.
• Resolve material shortages and bottlenecks quickly.
• Align inventory levels with production needs.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Maintain inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and optimal levels.
• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
Shipping, Receiving & Logistics
• Oversee receiving processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead shipping operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Optimize logistics processes for efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
• Support sourcing and supplier performance.
• Collaborate to mitigate supply risks and improve lead times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.
Flow Stability & Issue Resolution
• Maintain a stable production environment by identifying disruptions.
• Drive rapid escalation and resolution of issues.
• Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints.
Process Improvement & Reporting
• Analyze performance data to improve flow, cost, and delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for execution and reporting.
• Provide visibility to risks and performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience considered.
Experience
• 5+ years in materials management, production control, or logistics.
• Experience leading teams across scheduling and warehouse functions. 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.
We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All US job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.
Salary Description
100,000 - 118,000k
Full-time
Description
Summary
The Materials Manager serves as the critical link between material planning, production scheduling, supply chain strategy, and shop floor execution, driving a stable, predictable production environment. The role combines leadership of materials management with direct ownership of production control and logistics execution.
This position plays a key role in delivering on-time shipments, optimizing inventory, and enabling operational excellence through strong daily management, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop teams across scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control.
• Establish clear accountability, standard work, and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Production Control & Schedule Execution
• Own creation and execution of the production schedule to meet customer demand.
• Drive schedule adherence through monitoring work orders, WIP, and output.
• Identify risks early and take action to protect delivery performance.
• Ensure alignment between production plans, capacity, and material availability.
Material Planning & Flow
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate material flow including kitting, staging, and replenishment.
• Resolve material shortages and bottlenecks quickly.
• Align inventory levels with production needs.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Maintain inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and optimal levels.
• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
Shipping, Receiving & Logistics
• Oversee receiving processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead shipping operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Optimize logistics processes for efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
• Support sourcing and supplier performance.
• Collaborate to mitigate supply risks and improve lead times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.
Flow Stability & Issue Resolution
• Maintain a stable production environment by identifying disruptions.
• Drive rapid escalation and resolution of issues.
• Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints.
Process Improvement & Reporting
• Analyze performance data to improve flow, cost, and delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for execution and reporting.
• Provide visibility to risks and performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience considered.
Experience
• 5+ years in materials management, production control, or logistics.
• Experience leading teams across scheduling and warehouse functions. 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.
We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All US job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.
Salary Description
100,000 - 118,000k
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