Materials Manager
Core
Lead inventory control, material planning, warehousing, and material flow activities to support daily production operations in a railcar repair facility.
Role type
Materials Manager (Supply Chain/Operations)
Builds
Material availability and flow for railcar repair and manufacturing operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Railcar repair / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Inventory management, Material planning, Team leadership, Continuous improvement (Kaizen), Project management, Data analysis, Report generation, Cross-functional communication, Problem-solving, Organizational planning
Preferred skills
ERP/WMS experience, Lean Manufacturing, Rail or heavy equipment industry experience, Inventory optimization
Technologies
TREX, ERP systems, Warehouse management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop Line Side Supervisors and Material Handlers, Partner with Site Buyers to ensure material availability, Implement material control processes to reduce costs, Maintain balanced inventory levels, Monitor material movement through TREX, Oversee kitting schedules, Conduct daily plant walks and Daily Management System participation, Lead Kaizen events, Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation, Track supplemental material requests, Communicate inventory shortages to leadership, Maintain accurate inventory records, Ensure safe material storage practices
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
