Materials Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Sturgis, Michigan is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to oversee materials planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and the implementation of lean manufacturing and pull-system processes in a high-volume environment.

This onsite role requires 7–10 years in manufacturing, 5+ years ERP/MRP experience, strong Excel and data-driven decision skills, and a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of ERP/MRP experience with lean and pull-system knowledge.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities in a leadership context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience with OEE and manufacturing performance metrics is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials planning, inventory levels, work orders, capacity planning, and schedules.
• Lead pull-system operations and visual inventory management with production teams.
• Participate in APQP and daily production planning meetings; monitor deviations.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.

Skills

Materials planning

ERP/MRP

Lean manufacturing

Excel

Data-driven decision making

Inventory management

Production scheduling

OEE

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Materials Manager

Location: Sturgis, Michigan
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $70,000–$90,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to oversee materials planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and the implementation of lean manufacturing and pull-system processes within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage materials planning, inventory levels, work orders, capacity planning, and production schedules to support on-time production and shipping goals.

• Lead and support pull-system operations and visual inventory management, coordinating priorities with production and department managers.

• Participate in APQP and daily production planning meetings, monitor production deviations and rejected materials, and help drive continuous improvement.

• Track key production and materials metrics, support special projects, and utilize data and reporting to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall operational performance.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; blow molding experience preferred.

• 5+ years of ERP/MRP experience and strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and pull-system principles.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and data-driven decision-making skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

• Excellent communication and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and collaborate effectively with manufacturing leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field preferred but not required.

• Experience with OEE and manufacturing performance metrics highly desired.

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