Materials Manager: Growth & Efficiency Leader

Lightera; Carrollton (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera, a Georgia-based global company, is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee daily warehouse and procurement activities in Carrollton, GA. The role focuses on planning materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, and driving cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP 6.0 ERP, MS Office, and production-tracking tools. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years manufacturing experience, focusing on warehouse or materials management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production-tracking tools.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Experience managing labor, materials and costs.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of warehouse and procurement staff.
• Plan materials based on product demand and orders.
• Optimize material use and reduce waste through shorts utilization.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials, tooling and supplies.
• Lead staff meetings and uphold company policies.
• Coordinate information flow between departments.
• Lead process improvements and project implementations.
• Plan staffing for current and future needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Operations planning

Labor & cost control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP 6.0 ERP

Microsoft Office

Production Tracking software

Job description

Lightera, a Georgia-based global company, is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee daily warehouse and procurement activities in Carrollton, GA. The role focuses on planning materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, and driving cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP 6.0 ERP, MS Office, and production-tracking tools. Competitive benefits provided.