What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Sub-Zero Group, Inc.?
Overview
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove - the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances - is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.
Sub-Zero Group is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a major transformation in how we manage inventory, supply chain, and team culture. This is not just a tactical role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity to drive change, implement systems, and build accountability into every step of our materials flow.
You will be responsible for warehouse operations, lineside delivery, and coordination with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner, ensuring seamless integration with internal processes. You’ll manage a team of 40 material handlers across three shifts, plus a small core inventory group. We're looking for someone with a top-down leadership style who can instill ownership, set expectations, and drive results—while being a cultural force for change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight & Accountability:
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove - the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances - is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.
Sub-Zero Group is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a major transformation in how we manage inventory, supply chain, and team culture. This is not just a tactical role—it's a strategic leadership opportunity to drive change, implement systems, and build accountability into every step of our materials flow.
You will be responsible for warehouse operations, lineside delivery, and coordination with our third-party logistics (3PL) partner, ensuring seamless integration with internal processes. You’ll manage a team of 40 material handlers across three shifts, plus a small core inventory group. We're looking for someone with a top-down leadership style who can instill ownership, set expectations, and drive results—while being a cultural force for change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight & Accountability:
- Own full materials lifecycle—from receiving to production lineside delivery.
- Lead and manage a 3PL partner to ensure aligned objectives and performance standards.
- Embed KPI-driven performance management; hold team members accountable for meeting safety, delivery, and accuracy metrics.
- Drive a leadership culture built on ownership, initiative, and measurable improvement.
- Supervise an inventory team of two, two production supervisors, and material handler team of 40 across three shifts.
- Set expectations, coach consistently, and take a structured approach to underperformance and growth.
- Actively shape a new team culture: reduce resistance to change and foster trust in process and data.
- This position reports to the Site Leader and is a key member of the site leadership team.
- Use scan-data tracking systems to monitor real-time material movement and implement control measures.
- Oversee daily inventory transactions and support the establishment of tighter inventory practices.
- Coordinate with other departments to align materials availability with production planning.
- Launch and lead lean manufacturing, 6S, and other continuous improvement efforts.
- Standardize procedures across shifts to reduce waste and boost efficiency.
- Support the development of system-driven workflows and accountability checks.
- Partner cross functionally to implement a plan-for-every-part approach to line side deliveries.
- Evaluate the entire material handling process with a focus on clear work instructions, full work loading, a safe work environment, and effective training and onboarding.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 10 years of progressive management experience in materials, supply chain, or manufacturing roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive accountability in high-volume environments
- Experience working with or managing 3PL providers
- Proven history of leading change, enforcing standards, and improving performance through clear expectations and leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- SAP experience
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
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