Materials Manager: Lean Ops & Inventory Leadership

faithtechnologies; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Material Manager to supervise the materials management function and guide a team in enhancing material flow, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. The role interfaces with operations, procurement, and production in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive Lean initiatives, implement standardized procedures, and evaluate new warehouse technologies to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. Travel is modest and shifts vary with demand.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in operations or business field preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in materials management and lean materials management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in developing, planning, and executing material strategies and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, develop, and implement improved methods of material handling, presentation, and inventory control.
• Forecast and plan for future material management requirements including warehousing, equipment, and human resources to manage growth and demand fluctuations.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize buy quantities, packaging, logistics, and inventory control parameters.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives to implement safer, more efficient methods across operations.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies such as WMS, ERP, and automation to improve efficiency and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Material management leadership

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting demand

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in operations or business

Job description

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Material Manager to supervise the materials management function and guide a team in enhancing material flow, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. The role interfaces with operations, procurement, and production in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive Lean initiatives, implement standardized procedures, and evaluate new warehouse technologies to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. Travel is modest and shifts vary with demand.