Materials Manager

Job Summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Manager for our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing operation. In this role, you will lead production planning, material scheduling, inventory control, and material flow to help keep production supplied and customer requirements on track. You will develop the materials team, improve inventory accuracy and flow, and partner across the operation to reduce costs and minimize supply-related disruptions.

• Location: Chesterfield, MI
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Pay: $100,000-$110,000 per year
• Employment Type: Full-time / Salary
• Travel: Up to 10%

What You'll Do as a Materials Manager

• Lead materials management activities across production planning, material scheduling, inventory control, material movement, and customer-service coordination to support production and delivery requirements.
• Develop and manage material and production plans that align customer requirements, production schedules, inventory objectives, and operational needs.
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, supply constraints, excess inventory, lead-time concerns, and other issues that could affect production or customer delivery; partner with purchasing and suppliers to support continuity of supply.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including cycle counting, physical inventory, reconciliation, inventory accuracy, corrective actions, and accurate ERP/MRP data.
• Ensure effective material flow throughout receiving, storage, production replenishment, finished goods, shipping, and other material-handling areas.
• Analyze key materials metrics, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, shortages, schedule attainment, premium freight, and obsolete inventory, and use the results to improve performance and control costs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and other functions to support production requirements, new product launches, engineering changes, risk mitigation, and other business initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop materials team members while establishing clear expectations, accountability, procedures, standards, and continuous-improvement practices.

What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in materials, supply chain, planning, or inventory management.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory control, production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to analyze inventory, production, and materials data to support business decisions.
• Strong continuous-improvement and cost-control mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with JDE.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role regularly involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.
• The position requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods throughout the workday, including frequent walking through manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Employees in this role may occasionally bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• The position requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer and perform administrative tasks.
• The role may occasionally require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment may include varying noise levels and temperatures.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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