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Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Materials Manager role in Firebaugh. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage non-finished goods inventory operations, including Ingredients, Packaging, Dunnage, Chemicals, and Consumables.

• Maintain lot traceability and chain of custody for all Ingredients.

• Manage non-conforming base material and base material selection for Reman production.

• Develop and maintain inventory control processes to minimize obsolete materials and on-hand inventory levels.

• Incorporate FIFO methodology across all ingredients and packaging to ensure high-quality finished products, meeting budgetary and contractual agreements.

• Manage timely receipt of ingredients, packaging, supplies, and raw materials, ensuring accuracy of receipts and proper storage.

• Ensure proper documentation for all incoming deliveries, ensuring they are accounted for and recorded.

• Maintain accurate inventories and perform frequent audits to confirm PeopleSoft (ERP) quantities match physical inventory.

• Audit and balance non-finished goods inventory transactions to complete production.

• Monitor inventory adjustments and cycle counts, maintaining metrics to track inventory performance and meet KPIs.

• Provide training and guidance to staff using various methods, tools, equipment, and technology to ensure accuracy in inventory control processes.

• Implement and manage MRP/Replenishment Program.

• Maintain orderly operations, systems, and processes within the Materials Department.

• Investigate significant variances, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with production, purchasing, quality assurance, accounting, warehouse, and supply chain teams to develop continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop staff, establish training programs, and set KPIs to measure performance.

• Develop and manage continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve product quality.

• Create ROI and cost-benefit analyses for initiatives and expenditures to improve processes.

• Participate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Perform duties in accordance with human resources, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and processes.

• Promote and drive a safe work environment.

• Support compliance with all programs, policies, and procedures in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or Materials Management; Bachelor's degree .

• 3 years' experience in manufacturing, including 2 years in food processing manufacturing, inventory management, and MRP Systems or replenishment experience.

• 2 years' supervisory experience, preferably in a union environment.

• Thorough knowledge of warehousing, inventory (FIFO), and ingredients management.

• Working knowledge of inventory control and management strategies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective administrative procedures.

• Demonstrated supervisory skills.

• Proficient in inventory unit of measure conversions and mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English; bilingual English/Spanish .

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills, working collaboratively with peers to achieve results.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

• Ability to learn and operate inventory, materials, and operational software, including technical equipment.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to process large datasets and solve complex problems.

• Ability to prioritize, make decisions under pressure, and follow established policies and procedures.

• Experience in SAP, ISO900X, Six Sigma, QOS, QS9000, or other Quality Systems is desirable but not required.

• Or, any combination of training, experience, and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Plant manufacturing and office environment with potential exposure to extreme temperatures, water, noise, and chemicals.

• Extended work schedule seasonally, generally July through early October.

• Seasonal hot weather and associated humidity.

• Exposure to chlorine odors from regular cleanup.

• Fumes from shuttle trucks and constant diesel truck traffic.

• Regular exposure to wet/humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.

• Frequent exposure to high places and airborne particles from sanitation materials.

• Moderate noise level, requiring hearing protection.

• Constant forklift, shuttle, and tomato truck traffic (Diesel Truck).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• The chance to contribute to a company that values sustainability, health, and community.

At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark.

Join us today and discover how we #recruitdifferently.

Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.