Materials Manager: Drive Efficiency, Budgets & KPIs ESOP

Hammond Power Solution; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

EFAP

Job summary

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. seeks a Materials Manager to lead the Materials Management Team at the Sterling, IL facility. You will manage budgets, forecast demand, and coordinate production schedules to meet targets while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Core duties include mentoring staff, driving cost-savings, and aligning with ERP and analytics tools to translate market insights into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Materials Management or similar required.
• 6+ years of experience in Materials Management.
• Familiar with version management, development, and debugging tools.
• Customer-focused with a proven track record of relationships.
• Strong coordination and deadline-driven work style.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Maintain budgets and expenses for Materials Management Team.
• Forecast demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Responsible for the Sterling facility.
• Set department goals and KPIs; manage performance.
• Collaborate with quality to minimize defects.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are met.
• Train and mentor staff; share best practices across North America.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Skills

Customer-centric focus

Coordination and deadlines

Market research to strategy

Product management fundamentals

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Analytic tools

Version control tools

Education

Associate’s Degree in Materials Management

Tools

Version control tools

ERP systems

Analytic tools

Job description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. seeks a Materials Manager to lead the Materials Management Team at the Sterling, IL facility. You will manage budgets, forecast demand, and coordinate production schedules to meet targets while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Core duties include mentoring staff, driving cost-savings, and aligning with ERP and analytics tools to translate market insights into actionable strategies.