Production Materials Lead: Materials Flow & Planning

States Manufacturing Corporation; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Materials Lead to ensure timely availability of raw materials, subassemblies, and indirect supplies across production, warehouse, and SCM. You will manage material flow from start to finish, drive Kanban and VMI practices, maintain stock accuracy, and coordinate with production teams to plan material needs and resolve shortages.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data reporting, and continuous improvement on the

Qualifications

• Experience in production materials management
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Systems and technical proficiency

Responsibilities

• Ensure necessary supplies are available when and where needed by coordinating with production teams, warehouse, and SCM
• Manage material flow across production start to finish for raw materials and WIP
• Maintain stock accuracy, lead time visibility, and material shortages resolution across lines
• Develop and maintain material status reports and communicate needs for replenishment to SCM
• Support layout optimization of storage areas for efficient access and handling
• Collaborate with team leads to plan material requirements for upcoming orders and production runs
• Assist with resolving issues related to shortages, delays, or material discrepancies

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Materials Lead to ensure timely availability of raw materials, subassemblies, and indirect supplies across production, warehouse, and SCM. You will manage material flow from start to finish, drive Kanban and VMI practices, maintain stock accuracy, and coordinate with production teams to plan material needs and resolve shortages.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data reporting, and continuous improvement on the