Materials Manager

Job Description AriensCo is looking for a dynamic Materials Manager at our Brillion, WI location to play a critical leadership role in driving daily and monthly operational success. Responsibilities Responsible for daily operations on the production floor, including leading leaders, staffing, training, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Remove material flow inefficiencies and waste from the operation. Partner with Sourcing to ensure accountability of all vendors and suppliers to deliver quality parts on time to meet build requirements. Manage the team to scale business needs. Manage shipping, receiving, storing, dunnage, and movement of materials. Manage and improve point‑of‑use storage. Work with suppliers to strategically decrease line side requirements by using right‑sized containers. Manage cost on returnable packaging; reduce bulk to right sizing. Lead JIT delivery refinement – mill runs, daily deliveries, LTL vs. FTL. Partner with Supply Chain to resolve supplier contract issues, quality, and delivery issues. Ensure efficient continuous flow of materials between departments according to production demand and schedule. Facilitate effective communication between internal production departments and external suppliers. Manage the process to issue signals to suppliers to deliver material to assigned areas (kanban, forecast, visuals, purchase orders, etc.). Execute continuous improvement throughout assigned area. Set goals, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for team with appropriate coaching and development. Execute training, coaching, and direction for development of team members. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university. Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and/or materials. APIC Certification preferred. Demonstrated leadership capabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan. 401(k) match and profit‑sharing plans. Life Insurance. Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Short Term Disability. Parental Leave. Onsite Marketplace. Care Partners at all locations. Paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs. Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement. Employee Product Purchase Program. 50% Daycare discount – Brillion Early Learning Center. 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide (Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center). Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health – Brillion Campus Only. Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options – Brillion Campus Only. EEO Statement AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. This employer participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ariens Company