Materials Manager

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a leading North American automotive manufacturing partner that operates as a critical extension of a major global OEM. The organization specializes in high volume, just in sequence module assembly, supporting flagship SUV programs through real time production alignment, synchronized material flow, and flawless execution.

With continued expansion and increasing production demands, the company is seeking a high performing Materials Manager who can lead a large multi shift materials organization, strengthen operational discipline, and elevate the maturity of scheduling, inventory management, and internal logistics in one of its most complex and fast paced facilities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that sits at the center of automotive manufacturing, operating side by side with an OEM and managing a workflow that moves by the minute. The right leader will step into a highly visible role with significant impact on plant performance, team cohesion, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Oversee end to end material flow within a high volume automotive module assembly plant, ensuring timely and accurate sequencing, replenishment, and line side delivery.
• Lead a multi shift materials team including supervisors, coordinators, planners, and drivers, while fostering accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Own the accuracy of MRP and ERP data, aligning material schedules with real time customer demand and preventing shortages, delays, or production interruptions.
• Manage a large and diverse inventory base including more than one thousand active part numbers, ensuring correct storage, presentation, and flow throughout the facility.
• Collaborate daily with the onsite OEM team to align on production schedules, engineering changes, material availability, and operational priorities.
• Support PFEP accuracy and internal logistics optimization across all shifts and departments.
• Drive cross functional alignment with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to support continuous improvement and seamless daily operations.
• Serve as a key leader in a plant that operates with tight delivery windows, rapid decision making, and strong customer expectations.
• This is a fully onsite role. No remote or hybrid flexibility.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of Management experience.
• Experience leading materials, logistics, or production control in a fast paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or module assembly.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multi shift teams or supervising supervisors in a high complexity environment.
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems and comfort owning data accuracy, scheduling, and material planning.
• Ability to make clear decisions under pressure and maintain stability in a highly dynamic production environment.
• Understanding of just in time or just in sequence operations within a plant environment.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to work closely with cross functional teams and onsite OEM partners.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact: aleen.kirmani@pacific-international.com