Lean Materials Manager - Inventory & Operations Lead

Assurant, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager in Irving, TX to ensure seamless flow of materials for production and operations.

You will manage procurement to distribution, optimize inventory levels, and lead inventory control teams to meet KPI targets across shifts. The role demands a strong background in logistics, data interpretation, and leadership, with experience implementing lean processes and using ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any business or related discipline
• 7+ years in logistics/distribution or high‑volume manufacturing
• 5+ years data interpretation/analysis and 2+ years inventory management
• 5+ years leadership experience managing supervisory personnel

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement to distribution lifecycle and ensure inventory accuracy
• Lead lean initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality and supply continuity
• Develop and track KPIs, drive performance across the department
• Coordinate with supervisors to meet demand schedules and customer priorities
• Mentor leaders, manage headcount, and ensure safety and compliance

Skills

Leadership experience

Data interpretation

Inventory management

KPIs & metrics

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any business or related discipline

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

WIP & Planning

Oracle

Microsoft Great Plains

Visio

Job description

Assurant, Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager in Irving, TX to ensure seamless flow of materials for production and operations.

You will manage procurement to distribution, optimize inventory levels, and lead inventory control teams to meet KPI targets across shifts. The role demands a strong background in logistics, data interpretation, and leadership, with experience implementing lean processes and using ERP systems.