Materials Control Manager

FPC of Savannah; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah is looking for a Materials Control Manager for their manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Mississippi. This role involves developing production schedules, managing inventory accuracy, and leading warehouse teams to ensure alignment with production needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential to drive efficiency and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in materials management, production scheduling, or internal logistics within manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and shop floor scheduling.
• Strong background in inventory control and lean material flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on firm demand.
• Monitor and drive schedule adherence, adjusting in real time.
• Own inventory accuracy (=98%) through cycle counting.

Skills

Materials Management

Production Scheduling

Inventory Control

Lean Materials Flow

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Our client seeks a Materials Control Manager who shepherds internal material control and drives production scheduling within the manufacturing facility. This person will optimize inventory control and material flow, while ensuring production schedules align with capacity and material availability. Will lead the Warehouse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on firm demand, WIP status, and plant capacity
• Translate MPS into finite, executable production schedules for the shop floor
• Sequence work orders to optimize flow, changeovers, and resource utilization
• Monitor and drive schedule adherence, adjusting in real time based on material availability, downtime, or labor constraints
• Own inventory accuracy (=98%) through cycle counting and disciplined transaction control
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with root cause and corrective actions
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory within the plant
• Ensure material availability aligned to the production schedule at point-of-use (POU)
• Design and manage internal replenishment systems (kanban, kitting, supermarkets, milk runs)
• Coordinate material staging and movement to support schedule execution without delays
• Lead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and line-side delivery
• Optimize layout, space utilization, and material movement paths
• Support scheduling integrity through accurate BOMs, routings, and inventory parameters
• Drive discipline in work order management, backflushing, and scanning systems
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering to resolve schedule and material-related constraints
• Drive improvements in schedule adherence, inventory reduction, and material flow efficiency
• Reduce line downtime due to material and scheduling issues
• Implement lean tools such as pull systems, visual scheduling boards, and standard work
• Improve dock-to-line and internal replenishment lead times

Skills and Experience

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years in materials management, production scheduling, or internal logistics within manufacturing
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and shop floor scheduling
• Strong background in inventory control and lean material flow
• Deep understanding of MPS, finite scheduling, and shop floor execution
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and internal material flow systems
• Ability to balance schedule priorities with material and capacity constraints
• Data-driven decision making with strong problem‑solving skills
• Effective leadership in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with metric‑driven successes in relevant areas (Schedule adherence, Inventory Accuracy, Material Availability at POU, Warehouse Productivity & Throughout etc.)