Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Materials Manager |  Elkton, Michigan | Tier 1 Automotive

 

Develop, provide leadership and manage plant materials operations so as to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

 

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the materials team to foster a high performance, accountable culture
• Develop and execute departmental strategies that support plant goals, business plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Oversee all internal and external material flow to ensure just-in-time (JIT) delivery and operational efficiency
• Drive process improvements, corrective actions, and team-based problem-solving initiatives
• Support customer satisfaction through quality, cost, and delivery performance, while actively participating in quoting, pricing, and capacity planning
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Quality to support supplier development and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Monitor department staffing levels and budgets, ensuring resource alignment and cost control
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, enforce use of PPE, and support initiatives to achieve environmental and quality certifications (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001)
• Promote positive relationships across all organizational levels, uphold housekeeping standards, and ensure team access to tools and materials needed for safe, efficient work
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to enhance plant synergy and drive unified business objectives
• Lead efforts to track, report, and act on departmental metrics using company-standard performance tools
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers to support business development and ensure service excellence
• Ensure full adherence to company policies, quality standards, and OSHA safety regulations across all departmental activities

 

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct leadership and supervises the materials department
• Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent
• Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in management or business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five to seven years’ experience as a materials manager, preferably in a metals environment or equivalent experience

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• APICS certification desirable
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interact to facilitate overall plant synergy
• Excellent procedure development and writing skills
• Ability to mentor the team in effective problem solving
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of standard quality practices
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\rBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\r\rBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r- Medical Insurance\r- Dental Insurance\r- Vision insurance\r- Paid time off\r- 401(k)\r\r This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.