MP&L Manager: Lean Logistics & Materials Lead

MANN+HUMMEL; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D insurance

Referral program

Education assistance opportunities

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to lead material planning, procurement, and inventory control at the Hanover Park, IL facility. You will drive on-time delivery and optimize material flow across production and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership with Lean manufacturing expertise, strong analytical skills, and a track record of improving KPI performance in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing and distribution.
• 5 years in logistics and/or materials management (preferred).
• At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead MP&L operations, including material planning, procurement, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards in logistics areas.
• Manage logistics and transportation activities, including carrier relations and freight cost control.
• Lead and support material handling and process improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Inventory to optimize inventory levels and support production schedules.
• Oversee PFEP, replenishment systems, and standardized material flow strategies.
• Measure performance on inventory turns, fill rate, material variance, and on-time delivery.
• Standardize departmental procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor supervisors and teams across MP&L, inventory, shipping, and receiving.
• Ensure material coordination with Production and other departments.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and lead team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Planning tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain / Business / Operations Management)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Planning tools

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to lead material planning, procurement, and inventory control at the Hanover Park, IL facility. You will drive on-time delivery and optimize material flow across production and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership with Lean manufacturing expertise, strong analytical skills, and a track record of improving KPI performance in a manufacturing setting.