Materials Manager

MacLean Power, LLC; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power, LLC in Newberry, SC, is seeking a self-directed Materials Manager to lead the Shipping and Warehouse function and manage inventory control for fiberglass crossarm production. The role is a key member of the plant leadership team, focusing on ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, supplier coordination, cost containment, and adherence to 5S, safety and quality standards, with strong emphasis on leadership and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• Advanced degree may be preferred.
• Strong root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient in technical writing and documentation.
• Experience leading and directing others with full authority.

Responsibilities

• Determine material quantities for master production scheduling.
• Administer cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Resolve inventory-related supply issues.
• Monitor trends to improve inventory operations and supplier relations.
• Support cost containment by reducing inventory losses.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.

Skills

Inventory control

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

MacLean Power System - Newberry is looking for a Materials Manager - Fiberglass Crossarm

We are seeking a self-directed and innovative Materials Manager to join our Materials Team, with a dedicated focus on Transmission and Distribution Fiberglass Crossarms serving the electrical utility market. The Materials Manager serves as a key member of the plant leadership team, guiding the Shipping and Warehouse Department and championing a culture of excellence. This role is responsible for managing inventory control operations for an organization. The Materials Managers oversees all aspects of the Warehouse, and Shipping function. Through effective leadership and collaboration, Materials Manager ensures that shipping and receiving standards are met or exceeded across all operations, driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Job Duties

• Responsible for determining the quantity and availability of materials necessary for master production scheduling
• Administer cycle counts to ensure ordering is accurate and fulfill essential needs
• Resolve all inventory related supply issues
• Review trends to improve inventory operations including; purchasing, materials, suppliers and storage
• Support financial cost containment through minimizing inventory loss, root-cause analyses, turnover rates and space requirements
• Represent the organizations inventory needs when developing or maintaining supplier relationships
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures; may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning and procedural change
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience
• An advanced degree may be preferred
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability: Proven strength in root cause analysis,
• corrective action development, and data-driven decision-making.
• Technical Writing Proficiency: Skilled in drafting clear, concise, and accurate
• documentation including procedures, reports, and inventory-related communications.
• Customer Complaint & Failure Analysis: Experienced in investigating customer
• complaints, conducting failure analyses, and preparing detailed technical reports.
• Regulatory & Customer Requirements: Strong research capabilities and the ability
• to make informed decisions quickly while ensuring compliance with customer-specific
• and regulatory standards.
• Organizational Skills-the abilities you use to manage your time, energy, and resources efficiently to achieve your goals.
• Leadership Skills
• Judgement Skills

This is a onsite role - 101 Park Avenue Newberry, SC 29108

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.