Materials & Logistics Manager | Production Planning

Steelblue BC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelBlue is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material flow from inbound to outbound, ensuring availability for production and on-time shipping. You will coordinate with production, procurement, and 3PL partners, manage MRP/ERP data, and drive lean initiatives.

Responsibilities include master production scheduling, inventory control across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, and leading a cross-functional team to improve cost efficiency and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Assures the development and maintenance of the master production schedule to meet customer demand and plant capacity.
• Coordinate with production and procurement to align schedules with material availability and labor capacity.
• Monitor schedule attainment and adjust plans to minimize downtime, shortages, and excess inventory.
• Manage MRP/ERP system inputs and outputs related to demand and supply planning.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, control, and optimization across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Lead and monitor cycle counting programs to ensure high inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage all receiving operations, including executing inbound deliveries and dock activity.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt of materials into inventory systems.
• Collaborate with procurement for scheduling and issue resolution.
• Oversee outbound shipping operations, ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
• Develop and manage load planning strategies to optimize freight costs and truck utilization.
• Coordinate with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and project managers.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and documentation for shipments.
• Direct warehouse operations including storage, picking, staging, packaging and material flow to production lines.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety standards.
• Implement lean practices such as 5S and FIFO.
• Lead, develop, and coach cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and service level.
• Establish KPIs and track performance metrics.
• Partner with production, quality, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Schedule execution, inventory accuracy, on time shipments, freight cost efficiency, receiving and shipping accuracy, and cycle count compliance.

Job description

SteelBlue is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material flow from inbound to outbound, ensuring availability for production and on-time shipping. You will coordinate with production, procurement, and 3PL partners, manage MRP/ERP data, and drive lean initiatives.

Responsibilities include master production scheduling, inventory control across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, and leading a cross-functional team to improve cost efficiency and service levels.