Materials Manager

MacLean-Fogg; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance and short‑

term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Materials Manager for our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing operation. You will lead production planning, material scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to ensure on-time delivery and optimized costs.

You will develop the materials team, improve inventory accuracy, and collaborate across functions to minimize supply disruptions and drive continuous improvement. This position is on-site with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in SCM or related field.
• 6+ years in materials management, planning, inventory, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in materials or supply chain.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory, planning, scheduling, and operations.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; root-cause analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data to support business decisions.
• Continuous-improvement and cost-control mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials management activities across production planning, scheduling, inventory control, movement, and customer-service coordination.
• Develop and manage material and production plans aligning customer requirements, production schedules, inventory objectives, and needs.
• Monitor material availability and address shortages; partner with purchasing and suppliers to support continuity of supply.
• Oversee inventory management processes including cycle counting, physical inventory, reconciliation, accuracy, corrective actions, and ERP/MRP data.
• Ensure effective material flow across receiving, storage, replenishment, finished goods, shipping, and other areas.
• Analyze key materials metrics and use results to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering and others to support production, launches, changes, risk mitigation.
• Lead, coach, and develop materials team with clear expectations and continuous-improvement practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in SCM or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

JDE (JD Edwards)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Manager for our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing operation. In this role, you will lead production planning, material scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to help keep production supplied and customer requirements on track. You will develop the materials team, improve inventory accuracy and flow, and partner across the operation to reduce costs and minimize supply-related disruptions.

• Location: Chesterfield, MI
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Pay: $100,000-$110,000 per year
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Employment Type: Full-time / Salary

What You'll Do as a Materials Manager

• Lead materials management activities across production planning, material scheduling, inventory control, material movement, and customer-service coordination to support production and delivery requirements.
• Develop and manage material and production plans that align customer requirements, production schedules, inventory objectives, and operational needs.
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, supply constraints, excess inventory, lead-time concerns, and other issues that could affect production or customer delivery; partner with purchasing and suppliers to support continuity of supply.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including cycle counting, physical inventory, reconciliation, inventory accuracy, corrective actions, and accurate ERP/MRP data.
• Ensure effective material flow throughout receiving, storage, production replenishment, finished goods, shipping, and other material-handling areas.
• Analyze key materials metrics, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, shortages, schedule attainment, premium freight, and obsolete inventory, and use the results to improve performance and control costs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and other functions to support production requirements, new product launches, engineering changes, risk mitigation, and other business initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop materials team members while establishing clear expectations, accountability, procedures, standards, and continuous-improvement practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in materials, supply chain, planning, or inventory management.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory control, production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to analyze inventory, production, and materials data to support business decisions.
• Strong continuous-improvement and cost-control mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with JDE.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role regularly involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.
• The position requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods throughout the workday, including frequent walking through manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Employees in this role may occasionally bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• The position requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer and perform administrative tasks.
• The role may occasionally require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment may include varying noise levels and temperatures.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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