Materials Manager I: Dairy Production & Logistics

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

bonuses

medical/dental/vision coverage

tuition assistance

vacation

paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Materials Manager I for our Allendale, MI plant to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full materials flow supporting production. You will blend leadership with planning, inventory, and shipment scheduling to keep product moving efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in materials/warehouse, 2+ years leading teams, and proficiency with manufacturing systems plus SAP or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Warehouse Management, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Eight+ years of experience overseeing materials and warehouse operations in a food manufacturing setting.
• Two+ years of progressive people leadership experience.
• Proficiency with standard manufacturing systems and ability to learn SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Guide shipping, receiving, and storage of finished goods, ingredients, and packaging materials across the plant.
• Coordinate milk scheduling, cream load-out, and condensed whey shipments to support steady production flow.
• Build daily and weekly materials and production schedules aligned with customer demand and plant capacity.
• Lead warehouse supervisors through clear expectations and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and rotation practices to support quality and availability.
• Coordinate external materials and warehouse services to meet plant needs efficiently.
• Prepare and manage the Materials department budget and support cost awareness.
• Maintain inventory controls for financial clarity and operational improvement.
• Lead safety practices within the Materials team and support training for safe work.
• Support quality and sanitation programs tied to materials handling and warehouse activities.
• Build strong working relationships with production, quality, finance, and plant leadership.

Skills

People leadership

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Master’s in supply chain or operations (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Materials Manager I for our Allendale, MI plant to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full materials flow supporting production. You will blend leadership with planning, inventory, and shipment scheduling to keep product moving efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in materials/warehouse, 2+ years leading teams, and proficiency with manufacturing systems plus SAP or similar platforms.