Materials Manager

Hammond Power Solutions; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life AD/D insurance

Medical insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Competitive Salary based on education

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions is seeking a Materials Manager for our Sterling, Illinois facility. You will lead materials management, oversee budgets, forecast demand, and align production schedules with KPI targets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with quality teams, safety, and mentorship across North American facilities. The ideal candidate has a degree in materials management and 6+ years of experience, with strong negotiation, planning, and ERP proficiency to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Materials Management or similar.
• 6+ years of experience working in Materials Management.
• Familiarity with version management, development, and debugging tools.
• Customer-centric focus with a proven track record of building lasting relationships.
• Strong coordination and deadline-oriented skills, adaptable in leading or contributing to multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in translating market research into clear strategies for targeted segments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, analytic tools, and sound product management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Accountable for maintaining budgets and expenses for Materials Management Team, including hiring and compensation decisions.
• Analyze production data and trends to forecast future demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Responsible for the Sterling facility.
• Accountable to creating department goals and KPI’s managing performance to assigned goals and KPI’s.
• Work closely with quality to maintain quality standards and minimize defects.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are met by all.
• Train and mentor staff in Materials Management best practices and safety procedures.
• Share best practices amongst all North American facilities.
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment to achieve Production targets and Operational excellence.

Skills

Materials Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project Coordination

Customer Relations

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Materials Management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

Analytics tools

Job description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Materials Manager come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Accountable for maintaining budgets and expenses for Materials Management Team, including hiring and compensation decisions.
• Analyze production data and trends to forecast future demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Responsible for the Sterling facility
• Accountable to creating department goals and KPI’s managing performance to assigned goals and KPI’s.
• Work closely with quality to maintain quality standards and minimize defects.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are met by all
• Train and mentor staff in Materials Management best practices and safety procedures. Share best practices amongst all North American facilities.
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment to achieve Production targets and Operational excellence

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Associate’s Degree in Materials Management or similar.
• 6+ years of experience working in Materials Management
• Familiarity with version management, development, and debugging tools.
• Customer-centric focus with a proven track record of building lasting relationships.
• Strong coordination and deadline-oriented skills, adaptable in leading or contributing to multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in translating market research into clear strategies for targeted segments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, analytic tools, and sound product management fundamentals.

We are a Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

Some of the benefits of working at HPS Micron Group LLC:

• Company events
• Company 401K
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life AD/D insurance
• Medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Competitive Salary based on education and experience can range from $89,000-$110,000

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. SC