Materials Manager

Dura-Line; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 155,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Short-term disability leave

Long-term disability leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dura-Line in Lubbock, TX is seeking an on-site Materials Manager to coordinate end-to-end material flow, production scheduling, inventory control, and outbound shipping. You will balance customer demand, capacity, and material availability to meet service levels and drive lean improvements across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to use ERP data and KPIs to make informed decisions. A safety-first mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, scheduling, warehouse, or shipping.
• Strong analytical decision-making using ERP data, KPIs, and metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MRP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end material flow: inbound, production scheduling, inventory, outbound shipping.
• Balance customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to meet service levels.
• Lead daily operations across warehouse, shipping, and scheduling teams.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, customer service, and logistics for accurate order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory management, cycle counts, and material planning to optimize stock.
• Manage carrier/vendor relationships, cost management, and service level improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement lean improvements across scheduling, warehousing, and shipping.
• Ensure OSHA safety standards and company policies are followed; foster safety culture.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, including performance management and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP

Job description

Join Our Team as a Materials Manager in our Lubbock, Texas Facility!

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, is seeking an on-site, day shift Materials Manager to be an integral part of our Lubbock Facility. This position is accountable for integrating production scheduling, warehouse operations, and shipping functions to ensure the efficient flow of materials and finished goods throughout the facility. The role balances production capacity, inventory levels, and customer delivery requirements, ensuring on-time performance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across the supply chain.

This is a unique role with a growing, dynamic telecommunications company where you will utilize your prioritization skills. You will be responsible for balancing production schedules, inventory levels and customer demand, simultaneously. This role requires strong analytical decision-making using data from ERP systems, KPIs, and operational metrics.

About the role:

• You will oversee end-to-end material flow, including inbound materials, production scheduling, inventory control, and outbound shipping.
• Manage production scheduling activities, balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to meet service levels.
• Lead daily operations across warehouse, shipping, and scheduling teams, ensuring alignment to production plans and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, productivity, and customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, procurement, customer service, and logistics to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery.
• Oversee inventory management, cycle counts, and material planning, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess or shortages.
• Manage relationships with carriers and external vendors, including performance monitoring, cost management, and service level improvements.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement lean practices, process improvements, and workflow enhancements across scheduling, warehousing, and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA), company policies, and regulatory requirements, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members across operations, including performance management, training, and workforce planning.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, scheduling, warehouse, or shipping
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and production planning systems
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), MRP, and data analysis tools
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Prolonged standing/walking; ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must follow PPE and safety requirements
• What we offer:
• The compensation for this position will typically range from $84,000- $155,500 annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
• The compensation package may also include short and long‑term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long‑term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home .

Our Values

At Dura-Line, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our leadership is guided by Orbia’s values:

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actions have impact. We listen closely to our customers, deliver on our commitments, and lead with ethics and integrity.
• Embrace Diversity: We are stronger by welcoming different perspectives. We work towards a diverse, inclusive, and equal world, starting with our global community.

Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com.

Dura-Line is part of a community of businesses, known as Orbia, bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia’s business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials.

Join our team at Dura-Line and be a driving force in shaping the future of our company. We value your expertise and offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions make a real impact.

Join Our Team: We look forward to hearing from you soon!

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)