What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Manager - Industrial Manufacturing position at IES Holdings?
- 22637
- Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication
- Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Job Description
Title: Material Manager – Industrial Manufacturing
Job Summary
The Material Manager oversees all activities related to material planning, inventory control and warehousing, to ensure uninterrupted production in a fast‑paced industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right cost while driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Material Planning & Inventory Management
- Develop and execute material planning strategies aligned with production schedules and customer demand.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Monitor material usage, scrap, and variances; implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
- Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and root‑cause analysis for discrepancies.
- Use MRP/ERP systems to forecast, plan, and track material requirements.
Procurement & Supplier Coordination
- Collaborate with purchasing to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables.
- Partner with supply chain to evaluate supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost while proactively resolving supply issues, expediting orders, and negotiating delivery schedules to ensure continuity of operations.
Warehouse Oversight
- Ensure proper labeling, organization, and traceability of materials.
- Optimize warehouse layout, material flow, and handling processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.
- Participate in new product introductions by planning material readiness and phase‑in/phase‑out strategies.
- Communicate material risks, shortages, and recovery plans to leadership.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, train, and develop material handlers, planners, and warehouse staff.
- Implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline material flow.
- Establish KPIs such as inventory turns, on‑time delivery, and accuracy; drive performance to meet targets.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Education
None
Specific Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory methodologies, and production workflows.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast‑paced setting.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, or other industry standards.
License Required
No
Job Locations
US-WI-Manitowoc
Company Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
EEO Statement
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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