Automotive Materials Manager & Supply Chain Lead

Genie Matthews and Associates; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Materials Manager with strong leadership experience in automotive manufacturing to oversee procurement, scheduling, and inventory control. The role ensures on-time shipment of finished goods and raw materials, coordinating purchasing and distribution across the plant.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, optimize supplier performance, and implement ERP-based processes to maintain efficient material flow and minimal inventories.

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 (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time shipment of finished goods and freight.
• Oversee inventory levels and storage of raw materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Develop and implement purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory control procedures.
• Establish supplier performance metrics to improve on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Inventory management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Materials Manager with strong leadership experience in automotive manufacturing to oversee procurement, scheduling, and inventory control. The role ensures on-time shipment of finished goods and raw materials, coordinating purchasing and distribution across the plant.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, optimize supplier performance, and implement ERP-based processes to maintain efficient material flow and minimal inventories.