Materials Manager

CER Group NA; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cer Group in Metro Detroit is seeking a Materials Manager for a precision CNC metal parts facility. You will own materials management through ERP, ensuring on-time delivery of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer demands.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a low-volume, high-mix environment with strong knowledge of ERP, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and CNC processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in precision metal parts manufacturing operations.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and inventory control.
• Experience with blueprint reading, metallurgy, CNC machining.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Hands-on shipping/packaging and outbound logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all materials via ERP to ensure zero late deliveries.
• Procure, store, and distribute raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor material flow from receipt to warehousing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers on delivery schedules.
• Lead continuous improvement and LPAs with QA.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean principles

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

EDI

Logistics software

Job description

Materials Manager - Metro Detroit, MichiganDay Shift - Pay: $60k-$80k per yearJob Summary of the Materials Manager:Our customer is seeking a highly skilled Materials Manager to join their team, which is a precision CNC machined metal parts manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all materials management activities through ERP systems. The Materials Manager will ensure timely delivery of raw materials, equipment, work-in-process, and finished goods to support production schedules and meet customer demands. The candidate must have experience working in a precision metal parts manufacturing environment and have a strong understanding of ERP systems.Responsibilities of the Materials Manager:Materials & ERP Management:Accountable for all materials management activities through ERP to ensure \"zero lates\" and on-time deliver performanceResponsible for controlling and directing the procurement, transportation, storage, and distribution of raw materials and equipment, work in process, and finished goodsMonitor the flow of materials and products from their initial receipt, through production and warehousing stagesEnsure raw material is ordered ahead of future orders and demandOwn the ERP system in relation to Materials/Inventory/PurchasingCustomer & Vendor Coordination:Interact with suppliers and customers to ensure demand signals are understood and executed as customer build rates change with market influencesAccess customer portals to upload the latest delivery schedules into ERP SystemSend daily production counts and shipment pickup confirmations to customersCoordinate with raw material vendors, customers, and outsourced operation vendors to ensure smooth flow of operationsSchedule truck for pickups and drop-offs of parts to and from subcontract operationsShipping & Packaging Oversight:Direct the packaging team's daily priorities and monitor progress throughout the dayReview shipper picklists in ERP System and confirm parts are packed and staged for upcoming shipmentsContinuous Improvement & Leadership:Identify actual or potential areas of difficulty and recommend action to remedy these problemsAssess and evaluate schedule execution across production processes and develop strategies that, when implemented, drive change that help the team meet delivery objectives, improve operational efficiencies, and overall cost effectivenessCoordinate with Quality on issues and participate in Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and management auditsDevelop and mentor direct reports for professional development and successionQualifications of the Materials Manager:4+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations experience in precision metal parts manufacturing environmentMust possess a keen understanding of precision metal parts manufacturing, including blueprint reading, metallurgy and raw material procurement, metal fabrication and CNC machining such as saw cut, lathe turning, milling, and grinding operationsExperience planning operations in a low-volume, high-mix, high-process complexity parts manufacturing environmentMust have a solid understanding of ERP systems and the specific process competencies and overall process complexity to build immediate creditability with colleagues, customers, and suppliersHands-on experience managing daily shipping/packaging operations and coordinating outbound logistics, including scheduling trucking for pickups and deliveriesComfortable working directly in customer portals to manage delivery schedules and communicate shipment statusStrong leadership with a focus on developing process and structure to drive operational improvementExcellent mentoring and communication skills while driving a sense of urgencyExcellent computer skills, written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated working experience with customer EDI and forecasts, MRP, ERP, and DCP in a Business Operating SystemFluent in the application of Lean Methodologies and tools (APQP, Standardized Work, OEE, 5S, and ToC) in a TPS environmentA successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.#ff-dd-ov