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MATERIALS MANAGER
Ubicación:
US Gestamp West Virginia, US, US Gestamp
Fecha: 25 feb 2026
MATERIALS MANAGER
Materials, Planning & Logistics Manager
Drive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence.
Are you a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives on orchestrating seamless product launches, optimizing material flow, and driving continuous improvement? Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations while delighting customers with world-class delivery performance.
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What You’ll Do
As the Manager of Materials, Planning & Logistics, you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring every product and part gets where it needs to be — on time, every time. You will:
Own product launch logistics – manage all material and supply chain aspects of new product introductions and engineering changes.
Champion maintenance readiness – collaborate with engineering to plan preventive maintenance and keep assets running at peak performance.
Be the voice of the customer – oversee customer portals, uphold all logistics requirements, and ensure expectations are consistently exceeded.
Deliver with precision – monitor delivery performance, follow up on requirements, and ensure service part orders are scheduled, produced, and shipped flawlessly.
Lead continuous improvement – drive cross-functional initiatives like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and optimized material flow to boost efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance & safety – uphold OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and promote a safety-first culture.
Drive financial discipline – manage departmental budgeting and optimize resources for maximum impact.
Inspire collaboration – lead and mentor teams while partnering with stakeholders across the organization to achieve operational excellence.
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Champion maintenance readiness – collaborate with engineering to plan preventive maintenance and keep assets running at peak performance.
Be the voice of the customer – oversee customer portals, uphold all logistics requirements, and ensure expectations are consistently exceeded.
Deliver with precision – monitor delivery performance, follow up on requirements, and ensure service part orders are scheduled, produced, and shipped flawlessly.
Lead continuous improvement – drive cross-functional initiatives like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and optimized material flow to boost efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance & safety – uphold OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and promote a safety-first culture.
Drive financial discipline – manage departmental budgeting and optimize resources for maximum impact.
Inspire collaboration – lead and mentor teams while partnering with stakeholders across the organization to achieve operational excellence.
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What We’re Looking For
We want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics — but transforming it.
Education & Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
o Experience in material control and production scheduling.
o Leading material control teams directly.
o SAP expertise is a must.
o APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
o Proven success implementing MRP systems in production environments.
o Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.
o Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.
o Background in automotive Tier-1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.
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Why You’ll Love It Here
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to:
Shape the future of how products are launched and delivered.
Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.
Grow your influence in a high-impact role with visibility across the organization.
Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
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Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.
Grow your influence in a high-impact role with visibility across the organization.
Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
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If you’re ready to bring bold ideas, lead with confidence, and deliver results that make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Somos una compañía que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Por eso buscamos contratar al mejor candidato independientemente de su edad, creencias, discapacidad, etnia, género u orientación sexual.
Sobre nosotros
Somos una empresa multi-tecnológica con presencia en más de 20 países y un equipo formado por más de 40.000 personas de 90 nacionalidades, que son el motor de nuestra compañía y hacen posible que seamos uno de los proveedores más reconocidos del mundo, y que diseña, desarrolla y produce piezas para más de 900 modelos de los principales fabricantes de vehículos.
¿Te atreves a construir el futuro de la movilidad con nosotros?
- Te incorporarás a un Grupo internacional líder en el sector de automoción con una clara apuesta por la innovación, pionero en Industria 4.0 y comprometido con los criterios ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).
- Podrás desarrollar una carrera en un entorno global lleno de oportunidades que te permitirán crecer tanto a nivel profesional como personal participando y liderando proyectos internacionales e innovadores.
- Encontrarás un ambiente laboral en el que se promueve el trabajo en equipo, la mejora continua, la confianza, un espíritu dinámico e inconformista y la pasión por el trabajo bien hecho.
- Trabajarás con profesionales con una alta cualificación profesional ya que en Gestamp apostamos por la formación de nuestros equipos.
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