Materials Operations Manager – Startup Indy Facility

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Materials Operations & Production Control Manager in Indianapolis to coordinate schedules, work orders, materials, and purchasing for a growing Data Center Cooling operation. You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality to enable startup and growth.

You’ll lead a team, establish reliable processes, and drive continuous improvement, safety, and ethical conduct across departments to ensure on-time delivery and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or related area.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Clear, professional communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish materials planning, production control, and scheduling processes for Indianapolis facility launch and expansion.
• Manage production work orders from creation to completion with updates and tracking.
• Develop and maintain production schedules with the Production Manager based on material availability and capacity.
• Review contracts, drawings, sales orders, and project documents to determine production needs.
• Allocate materials to job orders and oversee raw material inventory and purchasing.
• Expedite purchase orders supporting open sales orders; communicate shortages and recovery plans.
• Support ERP implementation, maintenance, and data accuracy for work orders and scheduling.
• Lead and develop assigned team members and coordinate with expediting and assembly teams.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Materials Operations & Production Control Manager in Indianapolis to coordinate schedules, work orders, materials, and purchasing for a growing Data Center Cooling operation. You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality to enable startup and growth.

You’ll lead a team, establish reliable processes, and drive continuous improvement, safety, and ethical conduct across departments to ensure on-time delivery and