Materials Operations Leader — Onsite, Growth & Training

Irving Tissue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with 5% company match

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Product Purchase Program

Opportunities to take part in job rel.

Relocation costs (if applicable)

This position is 100% onsite. Remote 0

Job summary

Irving Tissue in Macon, GA is seeking a Materials Operations Leader to oversee automated material handling, inventory control, and LGV/AGV systems. You will lead Shift Leaders and Techs across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

You will liaise with Planning, Transportation, Warehouse and Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material flow, drive Lean initiatives, develop staff, and optimize WMS and automation performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Logistics and/or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with automated material handling systems and warehouse operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Leadership of multi-shift operations and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, material flow, and KPI monitoring.
• Develop staffing, labor utilization, and training plans.
• Coordinate with Planning and Transportation for inbound/outbound.
• Provide operational ownership for automated material handling systems.
• Lead Lean improvements and problem-solving using PDCA and 5S.

Skills

Automated Material Handling Systems

Leadership of multi-shift operations

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Impro,

Inventory control & material flow

LGV/AGV system experience

Safety & incident investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Irving Tissue in Macon, GA is seeking a Materials Operations Leader to oversee automated material handling, inventory control, and LGV/AGV systems. You will lead Shift Leaders and Techs across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

You will liaise with Planning, Transportation, Warehouse and Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material flow, drive Lean initiatives, develop staff, and optimize WMS and automation performance.