Automotive Materials Manager — On-Time Parts & Inventory Leader

Joseph Michaels International; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Georgia is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize inventory levels for automotive manufacturing. The role coordinates purchasing, distribution, and materials planning while supporting ERP-based systems.

The ideal candidate will lead supplier relationships, design inventory controls, and drive continuous improvement to maintain lean inventories and reliable production schedules.

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 effectively communicate to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Designs and develops systems to implement purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control and traffic.
• Develops procedures for parts suppliers to improve timeliness of delivery.
• Maintains inventories to assure availability of materials for production.
• Ensures on-time delivery of finished goods and uninterrupted production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PC software

ERP knowledge

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in Georgia is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods, manage freight, and optimize inventory levels for automotive manufacturing. The role coordinates purchasing, distribution, and materials planning while supporting ERP-based systems.

The ideal candidate will lead supplier relationships, design inventory controls, and drive continuous improvement to maintain lean inventories and reliable production schedules.