Material Control Manager

Ingersoll-Rand; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Control Manager to enhance efficiency in their supply chain. This role involves overseeing inventory management, shipping, and receiving processes to maximize productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, logistics, and team leadership, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to making life better for employees and customers alike. Embrace a culture of personal ownership and take charge of your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health care options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control receiving, warehousing, and shipping functions.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and manage cycle counting routines.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

Skills

Inventory Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Logistics Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory Control Software

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Material Control Manager
Location: West Chester, PA (Onsite)

About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:
Our brand, ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions, is a powerhouse in compressed air treatment, delivering top tier refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filters, flow controllers, and more! As we continue to grow, we’re hiring a Materials Control Manager to drive efficiency and innovation in our supply chain.

In this role, the Material Control Manager will be responsible for the planning, organizing and controlling of the receiving, raw material warehouse, inventory control, and shipping (if applicable) to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas. Prepares schedules for shipping and receiving materials to control flow of goods and regulate warehouse space. In addition, this position is accountable for warehouse inventory accuracy and cycle counting routines to drive accurate perpetual records on the material stored in the warehouse. Also included in the responsibility is the oversight of the shipping department to ensure they follow the guidelines established by the logistics organization.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving the targeted Sales to Service Goals.
• Ensure timely unloading, receiving, storage and delivery of material to the production areas
• Maintains inventory and product loss control, coordinates timely and accurate shipping and receiving, and ensures safety/operational guidelines are met.
• Maintain cycle count standard work goals with the long-term objective of achieving cycle count certification
• Maintain and issue inventory reporting, including inventory accuracy, cycle count metrics and scrap processing
• Implement and enforce standard work across the functions
• Drive continuous improvement activities in all functional areas
• Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Manage suppliers and service providers that support receiving, warehousing and shipping functions
• Organize activities & assigning jobs accordingly to the staff requirements.
• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor work of supervised staff to maximize productivity warehouse and shipping department.
• Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering discipline or supply chain preferred, or relevant work experience required.
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) desirable
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in the integrated functions of manufacturing
• Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and any necessary certifications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and other inventory control/shipping software

Core Competencies:

• Efficiency & Cost Reduction: Optimize processes to cut costs and enhance productivity.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Ensure accurate inventory control, timely material flow, and efficient shipping operations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Build, develop, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Problem solving: Determine root cause & drive corrective for inventory inaccuracies and shipment / receiving errors
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lean initiatives and standard work implementation.
• Supplier & Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships to support warehousing and logistics.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Systems & Process Expertise: Utilize MRP, lean manufacturing, and inventory management tools.

Travel and Work Arrangements

• This position is fully based onsite

What We Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.