Materials Flow Leader — Lean Ops & Inventory

West Coast Energy Systems; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Energy Systems in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material flow from receiving to line-side presentation for production, ensuring safety and continuous improvement. You will lead lean initiatives, manage inventory, and optimize forklift and warehouse operations across shifts, with SAP supervision and PFEP tooling.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in operations management in a manufacturing setting; strong data analysis and cross-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in operations management.
• Experience applying lean principles and PFEP in manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis, cross-site collaboration, and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material flow from receiving to line-side presentation for production.
• Manage end-of-line pick, pack and ship and ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Optimize inventory, 5S, kanban, and supermarket systems (2-bin).
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers on quality and logistics issues.
• Supervise forklift drivers and material supervisors across shifts.
• Act as SAP super user and support corporate materials strategy.
• Plan and participate in Failure Mode Effect Analysis sessions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

PFEP

Kanban

Data analysis

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

West Coast Energy Systems in Wisconsin is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material flow from receiving to line-side presentation for production, ensuring safety and continuous improvement. You will lead lean initiatives, manage inventory, and optimize forklift and warehouse operations across shifts, with SAP supervision and PFEP tooling.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in operations management in a manufacturing setting; strong data analysis and cross-site