Materials Manager

Lightera; Carrollton (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera, a Georgia-based global company, is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee daily warehouse and procurement activities in Carrollton, GA. The role focuses on planning materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, and driving cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP 6.0 ERP, MS Office, and production-tracking tools. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years manufacturing experience, focusing on warehouse or materials management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production-tracking tools.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Experience managing labor, materials and costs.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of warehouse and procurement staff.
• Plan materials based on product demand and orders.
• Optimize material use and reduce waste through shorts utilization.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials, tooling and supplies.
• Lead staff meetings and uphold company policies.
• Coordinate information flow between departments.
• Lead process improvements and project implementations.
• Plan staffing for current and future needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Operations planning

Labor & cost control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP 6.0 ERP

Microsoft Office

Production Tracking software

Job description

Materials Manager

We currently seek a Materials Manager to join our division located in Carrollton, GA, and help support our continued business growth.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Warehouse Supervisor, Buyers, and Inventory Control Supervisor.


• Plan materials for product, based on order demand.


• Utilize materials in the most efficient manner by implementing utilization of "shorts" produced in the processes.


• Maintain inventory accuracy of materials, tooling and supplies.


• Conduct staff and employee meetings


• Administration of company policy, including discussion and review with supervisor and individual, company policy issues and disciplinary action.


• Manage information flow between departments.


• Implementation of projects and methods, which lead to continuous improvement.


• Staffing and planning for current and future needs.

Key qualifications include

Bachelor's Degree

• Five to seven years manufacturing experience, with strong emphasis on warehouse or materials management.


• Good interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal).


• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Applications and Production Tracking.


• Good time management, setting priorities, motivational and organizational skills.


• Strong background in managing labor, materials and cost.


• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) and or ISM certification preferred.


• Support development and use of Supplier Rating System.


• SAP 6.0 ERP experience preferred with a strong background in Materials Management and Sales/Distribution modules.

Working at Lightera means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Lightera, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.