Materials/ Logistics Manager

Metalsa; Hopkinsville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalsa is seeking a Materials Coordinator at its Hopkinsville, KY facility. The role focuses on managing logistics and materials, coordinating information, and driving cost-effective operations within the Metalsa Operating System.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, 5 years in logistics/supervision, and strong inventory control experience. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/QAD) and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain or related field.
• Master's Degree or certification in the field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in Logistics Management or Senior Supervisor role required.
• Proven inventory control and supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Define operation strategy to supply the facility's logistics services.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Manage department budget and plant transformation cost plan.
• Lead logistics projects at the Hopkinsville facility.
• Develop and train team members; input to annual training plan.
• Control inventory maximizing utilization of ERP systems (QAD).
• Adjust Sales/Build Forecasting aligned to plant financial targets (SIOP).
• Ensure execution of logistics policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as needed; role may evolve.

Skills

Logistics Mgmt

Inventory control

Supervisory

5S

SIOP

ERP SAP

Kanban

JIT

MS Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Master's in related field or cert

Tools

SAP

QAD

Excel

Job description

Materials Coordinator

Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Department: Logistics

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

About Metalsa

Metalsa is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of structural components for light and commercial vehicles, including chassis frames, side rails, cross members, and body structures. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Metalsa operates manufacturing facilities and technology centers across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, partnering with major OEMs including Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Metalsa is committed to building the future of lightweight vehicle structures through innovation-driven solutions, while investing in the growth of its people and the communities where it operates.

Position Summary

The Materials Coordinator manages and tracks Logistics and Materials products, services, and results for the Hopkinsville facility, creating value within the Metalsa Operating System environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific

• Define the strategy of the operation model to supply the logistics services of the facility.
• Define roles and responsibilities in the team.
• Department Budget Control and Plant Transformation cost plan.
• Lead Logistics projects in the facility.
• Development & training plan of the team – input to annual Training plan.
• Controlling inventory maximizing utilization of plant ERP current systems (QAD).
• Adjustments in Sales and Build Forecasting focused on Plant financial targets (SIOP Process).
• Guarantee the execution of Logistics policies and procedures in the facility.
• Monitor indicators and promote continuous improvement of results.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required; this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

Safety

• Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.
• Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant.
• Be proactively involved with improving working conditions.

Quality

• Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them.
• Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals.
• 100% on-time delivery to customer.
• Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them.

Housekeeping

• Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility.
• Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using them to approach and keep all areas clean, neat, and properly maintained.

Continuous Improvement / Training

• Actively involved with the Metalsa Model practices.

Education and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or similar in the Field of Supply Chain required and preferred.
• Master's Degree or certification on Field preferred.

Experience

• 5 years experience in Logistics Management or Senior Supervisor required.
• Proven inventory control experience required.
• Proven supervisory experience required.
• Participation in a significant role in Operating System – either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving, or other applied leadership experience preferred.
• Materials Delivery Plan standardization and Optimization (Value Stream mapping and Kaizens) preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Basic Trouble Materials logistics skills.
• General quality systems methodologies (e.g. IATF 16949).
• Value chain knowledge.
• ERP systems (e.g. SAP, QAD, etc.).
• Experience in the application of systems methodologies (e.g. Kan-ban, JIT, etc.).
• Quality Management Systems knowledge.
• Human Development Management.
• SIOP Planning management.
• Cross functional leadership.
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming).
• Team Work experience.

Key Success Factors

• Ethics and values
• Integrity and trust
• Customer focus
• Listening
• Perseverance
• Drive for results
• Approachability
• Understanding others
• Sizing up people
• Managing through systems
• Strategic agility
• Dealing with ambiguity

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or touch.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to visually focus.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Excellent control of stress, proactively.
• Analytical ability, and decision making and leadership skills.
• Able to travel (drive and/or take a flight).
• Able to work on Weekends and longer than 8 hours per day in occasions.
• Other duties as assigned.