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Materials Manager
 QPS Employment Group | |
108,500
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 United States, Wisconsin, Beaver Dam | |
| 1501 North Spring Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 12, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Materials Manager
Wage: Based on Experience Our client in Beaver Dam WI is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead all aspects of material flow from receiving and inspection through production line support and final shipping operations. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability, inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and continuous improvement across a manufacturing operation. The Materials Manager will oversee receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, cycle counting, line-side delivery, and shipping while leading and developing a team of materials supervisors and material handlers. This individual will drive lean material flow initiatives including PFEP (Plan For Every Part), Kanban systems, point-of-use delivery, supermarkets, and pull-based replenishment strategies to improve operational performance and eliminate waste. Materials Manager Responsibilities: - Lead material flow from receiving through production and finished goods shipment - Drive inventory accuracy, cycle counting programs, and inventory control processes - Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping - Implement and improve lean manufacturing practices including PFEP, Kanban, 5S, and pull systems - Support production by ensuring accurate and timely material presentation to the manufacturing floor - Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, labor utilization, and waste reduction - Partner with production, supply chain, and corporate teams to improve material flow and delivery performance - Develop, coach, and mentor materials supervisors and material handling personnel - Serve as a key SAP/ERP resource within the operation Requirements for Materials Manager: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience - 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, supply chain, warehouse operations, or manufacturing operations - Strong experience with inventory management, material flow, warehousing, and production support - Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives - Experience with PFEP, Kanban, pull systems, and material replenishment strategies preferred - SAP or ERP system experience strongly preferred - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills IND345 Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don't just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals - fast. Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. | |