Automotive Materials Lead for On-Time Production

Key People; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Materials Manager in Bloomington, IL to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing and material flows for automotive manufacturing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and recent automotive plant experience, with demonstrated leadership and strong ERP skills.

The candidate will oversee purchasing procedures, supplier performance, and inventory systems while driving continuous improvement and cost savings in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have recent experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented with broad supply chain management knowledge.
• Strong PC software skills and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Directs purchasing, distribution of raw materials and supplies to production.
• Prepares purchase orders and change notices.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to ensure material availability.
• Develops systems for purchasing, scheduling, inventory control and traffic.
• Maintains on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Implements visual inventory management on the production floor.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and safety rules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP knowledge

Job description

Key People is seeking a Materials Manager in Bloomington, IL to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight and inventory, and coordinate purchasing and material flows for automotive manufacturing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and recent automotive plant experience, with demonstrated leadership and strong ERP skills.

The candidate will oversee purchasing procedures, supplier performance, and inventory systems while driving continuous improvement and cost savings in a