Materials Leader: Lean Inventory & CI Champion

Ariens Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match and profit-sharing

HSA

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a Materials Leader to drive daily and monthly operations in Fayetteville, TN. You will lead replenishment, inventory control, forecasting, and supplier communications while championing continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and Excel proficiency to optimize material flow, kanban, PFEP, and SIOP processes, enabling on-time delivery and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in related operations with lean and materials experience.
• Strong analytical background.
• Robust Excel skills.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials replenishment and inventory management, driving key value stream metrics.
• Manage forecasting and supplier communication; execute SIOP process.
• Coach and mentor team; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee PFEP, Kanban systems and space planning in the plant.
• Determine production schedules to fulfill customer orders and optimize resources.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Materials management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

AriensCo is seeking a Materials Leader to drive daily and monthly operations in Fayetteville, TN. You will lead replenishment, inventory control, forecasting, and supplier communications while championing continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and Excel proficiency to optimize material flow, kanban, PFEP, and SIOP processes, enabling on-time delivery and safe operations.