Senior Materials Manager – Lean & Inventory Excellence

Dana Incorporated; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Warren, MI seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of manufacturing materials. You will lead a team of material handlers, optimize inventory, and coordinate with logistics and production to keep material flow aligned with production needs.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in Lean practices, ERP systems, and a track record of improving material availability while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of material handlers to ensure timely delivery to production lines.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct audits to maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with logistics and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training for material handling procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Warren, MI seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution of manufacturing materials. You will lead a team of material handlers, optimize inventory, and coordinate with logistics and production to keep material flow aligned with production needs.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in Lean practices, ERP systems, and a track record of improving material availability while controlling costs.