Materials Manager - First Brands Group, LLC : Job Details

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We're seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead and optimize our materials planning, production scheduling, purchasing, shipping, and inventory control operations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our production processes meet customer demand while supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and production scheduling to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery of products.
• Oversee the Production Scheduler and Buyer/Store Supervisor to align core room and molding schedules with customer and plant needs.
• Manage procurement of all charge yard materials, especially scrap materials used in the Melt Department.
• Negotiate and maintain long-term vendor contracts (e.g., for oxygen, coke, outside processors).
• Collaborate with teams to ensure production goals are met using the Order Board.
• Monitor core production and outside purchases to avoid delays and past due orders.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, and support SOX, ISO, and QS compliance.
• Track and report material costs, updating weighted buy reports in alignment with sales and material surcharges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or production planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
• Strong knowledge of inventory systems, forecasting, and scheduling tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven reporting.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Solid understanding of SOX, ISO, and QS standards is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and respond to cross-functional inquiries.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards in industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a loud, hot, and industrial environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional climbing or lifting.
• Use of PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection) is mandatory on-site.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a stable, growing company with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Lead and make a tangible impact across multiple operational functions.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing

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