What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Virginia Transformer Corp?
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Who We Are
Virginia Transformer Corp. is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America. We have grown for more than 50 years by delivering premium quality transformers with industry-leading lead times to utility, renewable, industrial, and mission-critical markets.
With more than 6,000 employees across multiple manufacturing sites, our operations depend heavily on disciplined warehouse management, material flow coordination, and inventory control to ensure production reliability.
Supply Chain Materials Manager – Warehouse & Inventory Operations
Location: Rincon, GA (On-site; relocation required)
Position Summary
Virginia Transformer is seeking a highly organized and operationally focused Site Materials Manager – buying and warehouse mnmgnt to lead warehouse management, inventory control, and materials procurement activities for our Rincon manufacturing facility.
This role ensures that materials are procured by corporate , received, stored, tracked, and delivered to production efficiently and accurately. The Materials Manager is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, ensuring material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules and customer delivery commitments.
The ideal candidate has strong experience managing warehouse operations, material demand planning inventory accuracy, material movement into the plant , within a heavy manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Lead and oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, kitting, and material distribution to production lines.
- Ensure accurate material accounting and inventory tracking within the warehouse.
- Maintain and manage perpetual inventory systems across all manufacturing materials and consumables.
- Monitor and control inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
- Implement and enforce warehouse organization, material labeling, and storage best practices.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Material Flow & Production Support
- Ensure timely availability of materials required for production schedules.
- Oversee material kitting processes to support efficient manufacturing workflows.
- Monitor and manage plant “Hot List,” short reports, and material shortage processes.
- Coordinate with production planning to align warehouse operations with manufacturing demand.
Procurement & Supply Coordination
- Ensure procurement of materials aligns with company policies and production schedules.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely material delivery and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain vendor history records and track supplier performance.
- Monitor freight costs, delivery timelines, and supply chain disruptions.
Inventory Optimization & Cost Control
- Monitor key inventory metrics including:
- Inventory turnover
- Excess or slow-moving materials
- Freight costs
- Material shortages
- Identify opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining production readiness.
- Recommend adjustments to Min/Max levels and MRP planning parameters.
Quality & Compliance
- Coordinate inspection of incoming materials to ensure quality standards are met.
- Address supplier material quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure warehouse and inventory processes comply with company standards and operating procedures.
Leadership & Team Management
- Schedule and direct the daily activities of purchasing and inventory control teams.
- Ensure effective coordination between warehouse, procurement, and production teams.
- Provide leadership, training, and development for warehouse and inventory staff.
- Communicate operational risks or supply issues to management promptly.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control systems.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capability.
- Proficiency in inventory reporting systems and ERP platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of materials management, warehouse leadership, or inventory control experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Total industry experience 20 yrs
- Certification in Materials Management or Supply Chain (APICS or similar) preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) and company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program