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At Algas-SDI, the Materials Manager leads the inbound and internal material flow operations that keep production moving efficiently and accurately. This role is responsible for overseeing Receiving, Incoming Inspection, Put-Away, Picking, and Material Handling while ensuring materials move from dock to stock to point-of-use with speed, reliability, and accuracy.
You will lead a growing team and drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing practices, inventory accuracy improvements, standardized work, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, and Quality teams.
🔧 What you’ll do
- Material Flow & Operations Leadership
- Lead and develop Receiving, Incoming Inspection, and Material Handling teams to achieve daily throughput and operational goals
- Own the dock-to-stock process, including receiving accuracy, inspection flow, put-away speed, and inventory location integrity
- Ensure material movement processes support production schedules and customer demand
- Inventory & Material Management
- Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Improve material handling processes including picking, kitting, staging, and point-of-use delivery
- Monitor and improve material flow performance metrics including pick accuracy and delivery timeliness
- Support inventory control initiatives that improve inventory turns and operational performance
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Implement Lean Manufacturing practices including standardized work, visual controls, 5S, and process improvements
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and eliminate material shortages
- Support ISO 9001 requirements through structured processes and operational discipline
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Planning to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve supplier delivery issues, packaging defects, and documentation discrepancies
- Work closely with Quality to ensure incoming inspections are completed accurately and on time
- Team Development & Leadership
- Develop a promotable team through coaching, training, mentorship, and performance management
- Lead by example in safety, communication, and operational execution
💡 What makes you a great fit
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, manufacturing logistics, or related environments
- Experience leading teams in receiving, inspection, warehouse, or material handling operations
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, and material flow processes
- Ability to implement standardized work, visual controls, and management systems aligned with ISO 9001 requirements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and lead through growth and change
🚀 Why you’ll love working here
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Stable, growing company with 90 years of industry leadership
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing materials organization
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
- High-impact role supporting operational excellence and business growth
Salary : $93,000 - $125,000