Materials Manager - Lean Inventory & Supply Chain Lead

Dana Corp; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Michigan seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of manufacturing materials, ensuring availability aligns with production demand.

Lead daily operations of material handlers, enforce safety, monitor inventory, and coordinate with logistics and production to keep lines running smoothly. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience, plus 10+ years in the field, with strong leadership and Lean sensibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in materials management and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of material handlers to ensure timely deliveries to production lines.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct audits to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with logistics and production for material availability.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training to ensure team competency in material handling procedures.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive cross-functional improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Management

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

10+ years of experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dana Corp in Michigan seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of manufacturing materials, ensuring availability aligns with production demand.

Lead daily operations of material handlers, enforce safety, monitor inventory, and coordinate with logistics and production to keep lines running smoothly. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience, plus 10+ years in the field, with strong leadership and Lean sensibilities.