Materials Replenishment Engineer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing is seeking a Materials Replenishment Engineer to refine material replenishment strategies aligned with lean production principles. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining material flow processes, as well as collaborating with Production and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 3-7 years of manufacturing experience, with a strong understanding of lean principles. Join IEM to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management.
• Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S and value stream mapping.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lean material replenishment systems.
• Collaborate closely with multiple teams to align material delivery processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and support training related to materials flow.

Skills

Lean principles understanding

Effective communication

Project management skills

Collaboration across departments

Initiative and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

ERP systems (Infor preferred)

Material tracking solutions

Job description

Position Overview

IEM is currently seeking a Materials Replenishment Engineer for our MRS Team. The Materials Replenishment Engineer will play a key role in establishing and refining material replenishment strategies that support the IEM Enterprise lean production system. This individual will design, implement, and maintain material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO. The role also serves as a cross‑functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these new systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
• Develop and maintain point‑of‑use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
• Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
• Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real‑time inventory visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and a lean culture.
• Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
• Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
• Support training and change management.
• Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
• Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related degree program.
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support.
• Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
• Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically: 50% per year.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We are engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers.

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