Manager, Materials

Hammond Power Solution; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

EFAP

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. seeks a Materials Manager to lead the Materials Management Team at the Sterling, IL facility. You will manage budgets, forecast demand, and coordinate production schedules to meet targets while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Core duties include mentoring staff, driving cost-savings, and aligning with ERP and analytics tools to translate market insights into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Materials Management or similar required.
• 6+ years of experience in Materials Management.
• Familiar with version management, development, and debugging tools.
• Customer-focused with a proven track record of relationships.
• Strong coordination and deadline-driven work style.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Maintain budgets and expenses for Materials Management Team.
• Forecast demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Responsible for the Sterling facility.
• Set department goals and KPIs; manage performance.
• Collaborate with quality to minimize defects.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are met.
• Train and mentor staff; share best practices across North America.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Skills

Customer-centric focus

Coordination and deadlines

Market research to strategy

Product management fundamentals

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Analytic tools

Version control tools

Education

Associate’s Degree in Materials Management

Tools

Version control tools

ERP systems

Analytic tools

Job description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for aMaterials Manager come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities include:

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.


• Accountable for maintaining budgets and expenses for Materials Management Team, including hiring and compensation decisions.


• Analyze production data and trends to forecast future demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.


• Responsible for the Sterling facility


• Accountable to creating department goals and KPI’s managing performance to assigned goals and KPI’s.


• Work closely with quality to maintain quality standards and minimize defects.


• Ensure health and safety protocols are met by all


• Train and mentor staff in Materials Management best practices and safety procedures. Share best practices amongst all North American facilities.


• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment to achieve Production targets and Operational excellence

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Associate’s Degree in Materials Management or simular.


• 6+ years of experience working in Materials Management


• Familiarity with version management, development, and debugging tools.


• Customer-centric focus with a proven track record of building lasting relationships.


• Strong coordination and deadline-oriented skills, adaptable in leading or contributing to multiple projects concurrently.


• Proficient in translating market research into clear strategies for targeted segments.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, analytic tools, and sound product management fundamentals.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.SC

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