Materials Manager

FTI; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Material Manager in the Kansas region to supervise the materials team, align interdepartmental resources, and guide efficient material flows across operations.

You will lead diverse teams, develop long-term strategies for inventory control, warehousing, and procurement, and partner with supply chain to optimize costs while maintaining service levels. The role requires strong lean principles and a track record of improving material handling and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in operations or business field preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in material management.
• Experience implementing material flow techniques and inventory control standards.
• Lean materials management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to develop and execute material strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material handling and inventory control.
• Forecast and plan future material management needs for warehousing, equipment, and personnel.
• Optimize buy quantities, packaging, and logistics with supply chain partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and adopt new technologies like WMS/ERP.
• Develop long-term strategies to reduce materials costs while maintaining service levels.
• Establish standardized procedures and performance benchmarks.
• Lead project management for upcoming business needs and budgets.

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in operations or business

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ‑ as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" ‑ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Material Manager is responsible for supervision of department management and staff, facilitating interdepartmental communication and allocating tasks and resources as needed to efficiently and effectively achieve goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Highschool diploma or GED required. Bachler's degree in operations or business field preferred.

Experience: 5+ years related experience. Demonstrated experience implementing material flow techniques that deliver improved material handling efficiencies. Strong background in developing and implementing inventory control standards that improve inventory accuracy and increase inventory turnover. Deep understanding of lean materials management.

Travel: 0-10% based on business need.

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, or 6 pm to 6 am Monday through Friday depending on assigned shift. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in developing, planning, and executing material strategies and processes that drive ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, develop, and implement improved methods of material handling, material presentation, and inventory control.
• Forecast and strategically plan for future material management requirements including warehousing, equipment, and human resources, to effectively manage growth and demand fluctuations while maintaining optimal performance.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize buy quantities, enhance packaging, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen inventory control parameters.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing safer, more efficient methods and practices across enterprise operations.
• Lead the discovery, vetting, and adoption of new technologies, such as advanced warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, automation solutions, and improved material handling and inventory control technologies to improve efficiency, visibility, and data-driven decision-making within logistics operations.
• Develop long-term strategies for reducing materials management related costs, such as optimizing inventory levels, improving transportation efficiency, and leveraging economies of scale. This involves balancing cost‑saving initiatives with maintaining high service levels
• Establish standardized procedures and best practices across materials management functions to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement. This can include creating performance benchmarks and implementing industry standards.
• Lead project management efforts to track upcoming business needs, monitor ongoing projects, manage implementation schedules, and ensure budget compliance.
• Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game‑Changer

We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full‑time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test