<p>The Materials Manager - Planning & Execution is responsible for leading and integrating production planning, materials management to ensure stable, efficient production flow.</p> <p>This role oversees the alignment of demand, material availability, and execution readiness to support production schedules and customer commitments. The Materials Manager drives a proactive operating model focused on material availability, schedule adherence, and inventory performance, while eliminating reactive expediting and production disruption.</p> <p>This position plays a critical role in enabling consistent plant performance through strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined execution of material and planning processes.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Production Planning & Material Alignment</p> <ul> <li>Lead site material planning and production planning to align demand with plant capacity </li><li>Ensure all production orders are fully planned and materially ready prior to release </li><li>Maintain a stable and executable production schedule aligned with business priorities </li><li>Coordinate closely with manufacturing to support daily execution requirements </li></ul> <p>Material Flow & Availability</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead end-to-end material flow across:</p> </li><li> <p>Inbound supply</p> </li><li> <p>Internal movement</p> </li><li> <p>Line-side delivery</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure material availability to support production without disruption</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and resolve material shortages proactively</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a single, prioritized view of material constraints aligned to production needs</p> </li></ul> <p>Inventory Management</p> <ul> <li>Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production and customer demand </li><li>Balance inventory availability with working capital objectives </li><li>Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and turnover </li><li>Conduct regular audits and address discrepancies </li></ul> <p>Performance Management & Reporting</p> <ul> <li> <p>Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Schedule adherence</p> </li><li> <p>On-time start performance</p> </li><li> <p>Material shortages</p> </li><li> <p>Inventory levels and turns</p> </li><li> <p>Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership</p> </li><li> <p>Identify trends and implement corrective actions</p> </li></ul> <p>Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead initiatives to improve:</p> </li><li> <p>Material flow efficiency</p> </li><li> <p>Planning accuracy</p> </li><li> <p>Inventory control</p> </li><li> <p>Apply lean tools and methods, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Pull systems</p> </li><li> <p>Kanban</p> </li><li> <p>Value stream mapping</p> </li><li> <p>5S</p> </li><li> <p>Eliminate waste and reduce variability in materials and planning processes</p> </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p> <ul> <li> <p>Partner with:</p> </li><li> <p>Manufacturing (execution readiness and priorities)</p> </li><li> <p>Procurement / Supply Chain (supplier performance and replenishment)</p> </li><li> <p>Engineering / CI (process improvements)</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure alignment between:</p> </li><li> <p>Demand</p> </li><li> <p>Material supply</p> </li><li> <p>Production capability</p> </li></ul> <p>Daily Operating System Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Lead daily material and planning reviews to ensure alignment with production </li><li>Maintain visibility to near-term risks (0-12 week horizon) </li><li>Ensure all issues are: </li><li>Identified early </li><li>Assigned clear ownership </li><li>Tracked to resolution </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Team Development</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead and develop teams across:</p> </li><li> <p>Planning</p> </li><li> <p>Materials</p> </li><li> <p>Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards</p> </li><li> <p>Build capability in planning, material control, and execution discipline</p> </li></ul> <p>Compliance & Safety</p> <ul> <li>Ensure safe material handling </li><li>Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements </li><li>Promote safe work practices across all areas of responsibility </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field</p> </li><li> <p>5+ years of experience in materials management, planning, or operations</p> </li><li> <p>Prior leadership experience managing cross-functional or operational teams</p> </li><li> <p>Strong knowledge of:</p> </li><li> <p>Production planning and scheduling</p> </li><li> <p>Inventory management systems</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with ERP/MRP systems</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p> </li><li> <p>Effective communication and leadership capabilities</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) </li><li>Experience in manufacturing operations or turnaround environments </li><li>Experience leading integrated planning and materials functions </li></ul>