Materials Manager

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC is seeking a Materials Manager to act as the critical link between material planning, production scheduling, and logistics execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead teams across scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory, and continuous improvement across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in materials management, production control, or logistics.
• Experience leading teams across scheduling and warehouse functions; 3-5 years supervisory preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience and Lean/CI exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize material planning, production control, and logistics execution.
• Drive on-time shipments and inventory optimization through daily management.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet customer demand.
• Identify risks and implement containment to protect delivery performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and report performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Lean / CI

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Description

Summary

The Materials Manager serves as the critical link between material planning, production scheduling, supply chain strategy, and shop floor execution, driving a stable, predictable production environment. The role combines leadership of materials management with direct ownership of production control and logistics execution.

This position plays a key role in delivering on-time shipments, optimizing inventory, and enabling operational excellence through strong daily management, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop teams across scheduling, shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control.
• Establish clear accountability, standard work, and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Production Control & Schedule Execution

• Own creation and execution of the production schedule to meet customer demand.
• Drive schedule adherence through monitoring work orders, WIP, and output.
• Identify risks early and take action to protect delivery performance.
• Ensure alignment between production plans, capacity, and material availability.

Material Planning & Flow

• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate material flow including kitting, staging, and replenishment.
• Resolve material shortages and bottlenecks quickly.
• Align inventory levels with production needs.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and optimal levels.
• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accuracy through cycle counts and audits.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Oversee receiving processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead shipping operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Optimize logistics processes for efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

• Support sourcing and supplier performance.
• Collaborate to mitigate supply risks and improve lead times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.

Flow Stability & Issue Resolution

• Maintain a stable production environment by identifying disruptions.
• Drive rapid escalation and resolution of issues.
• Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Analyze performance data to improve flow, cost, and delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems for execution and reporting.
• Provide visibility to risks and performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience considered.

Experience

• 5+ years in materials management, production control, or logistics.
• Experience leading teams across scheduling and warehouse functions. 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.

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