Manager, Materials

Hammond Power Solutions; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager for our Sterling, IL facility. You will lead Materials Management, drive efficiency, and manage budgets while coordinating with quality and safety teams.

The role requires 6+ years in materials management, an associate degree, and strong leadership to mentor staff and improve KPIs. Join a company with a long history in transformer technology and North American operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Materials Management or similar.
• 6+ years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Accountable for 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.
• Responsible for the Sterling facility.
• Create department goals and KPI’s and manage performance to them.
• Work with quality to maintain 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 environment to achieve targets.

Skills

6+ years experience

Customer-centric

Coordination & deadline

Market research translation

MS Office, ERP & analytics

Education

Associate’s Degree in Materials Management

Tools

Version control tools

Debugging 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 a Materials Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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