Materials Manager

Company: Power Packer North America Inc
Location: Westfield
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Material Manager's primary responsibility will be to execute, develop and improve standard processes for each plant as it relates to ongoing management of material planning, inventory control, scheduling, and purchasing functions including production planning, procurement, storage and distribution of material and products to meet customer expectations and to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained. This requires the ability to proactively identify issues and implement process improvements in material planning. The Materials Manager will drive activities critical to performance by managing various projects to instill excellence and best practices. The materials manager is also responsible for controlling department expenses, increase productivity, elevating service to our customers, and furthering our competitive advantage in the industry. The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive knowledge of manufacturing operations and cost structures. Standardization of processes will encompass the responsibilities below. Key Responsibilities & Duties: • Works with commercial teams and plant operations managers to develop production plans and forecasts through S&OP that support site revenue targets. • Ensures proper production control, planning, and scheduling processes are in place to meet revenue targets and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Monitors compliance to the processes and makes certain that deviations to the process are investigated and properly followed up. • Develop systems/processes to ensure timely and accurate response to customer’s orders. • Work closely with operations managers to develop production plans and forecasts. • Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies aligned with SCSP guidelines to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters that affect purchasing policies. • In partnership with Supply Chain, responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery. • Coordinate and implement CM corporate transportation management initiatives with sites and develop improvement opportunities. • Coordinate and implement CM corporate tariff management initiatives with sites and develop improvement opportunities. • Support Supply Chain crisis management with tactical teams, define root causes, and implement corrective actions. • Coordinate new product implementations between Strategic Sourcing and tactical teams. • Develop and implement processes that optimize inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery of requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges. • PFEP champion. • Responsible for inventory reporting, action plans and year over year improvement. • Identify PPV opportunities through SC analysis (PFEP), develop projects for execution, and manage PPV projects as assigned. • Develops and implements visual inventory management systems on the production floor and in materials department. • Build strong strategic relationships with all levels of management. • Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. • Developing internal talent, coach and mentor staff. • Review/monitor departmental KPIs and strategy deployment (SD) initiatives and develop recovery/improvement opportunities. • Manage departmental expenses and appropriation requests within budget while focusing on continuous improvement opportunities. • Supports plant safety rules. • Manage safety as an equal to other key functions. • Provide support and guidance on major issues and monitor departmental action items to ensure timely and effective correction. • Attain targets and goals driving KPIs and Plant Metric Targets. • Performs other duties as assigned. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position . The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. Experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree may be considered. Continuing education activity beneficial. • 7-Years experience in relevant roles. • APICS CPIM certification preferred. • Experience applying tools of MS Office Suite. • Experience utilizing SQL Program, as well as navigating, leveraging features and effectively utilizing reporting/outputs of ERP systems is required. Competencies • Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages customer interactions. Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives. • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. • Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information. Physical & Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Benefits: · Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week. · Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution. · Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability. · Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability. · 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one. · Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays. · Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity. · $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical. · Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings. · Clean and safe work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.

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