Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Delivery Lead

Joseph Michaels International; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, inventory, and raw material storage while coordinating purchasing, distribution, and supplier relations to sustain uninterrupted production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive manufacturing experience, plus strong leadership, communication, ERP skills, and a results-driven approach to improve processes and supplier performance.

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 approach.
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• PC software skills and Strong ERP knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-time shipment of finished goods and freight to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage inventory levels and storage of raw materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Design and implement purchasing systems and procedures.
• Develop procedures to improve supplier timeliness and cost savings while maintaining smooth production flow.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and databases to support manufacturing software.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

Process development

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, inventory, and raw material storage while coordinating purchasing, distribution, and supplier relations to sustain uninterrupted production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and recent automotive manufacturing experience, plus strong leadership, communication, ERP skills, and a results-driven approach to improve processes and supplier performance.