Manager - Materials and Production Logistics

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Kentwood

Office Location: 4360 52nd Street - - - - -

Date posted: 05-Jun-2026

Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

We are hiring a Manager - Materials and Production Logistics who will be responsible for utilizing the Steelcase Materials Strategy and Playbook, Lean Manufacturing and agreed to best practices to manage the materials and production logistics function including plant capacity planning, production planning and scheduling, and material movement.

What You Will Be Doing

Manages to ensure that materials and parts in the supply chain are available as scheduled and inventory is managed at appropriate lean manufacturing levels. Manages the logistics functions of materials and production planning, purchasing, production and inventory control, inbound and outbound logistics, and sourcing for one or more manufacturing facility. Manages the integration of company system tools with lean manufacturing techniques to leverage positive business results within plant, supplier or subsidiary. Manages the material and parts delivery process including setup/design and replenishment of supermarkets, kanban's and pull systems. Participates in the negotiation of lead times with suppliers and schedules for timely delivery. Strengthens function by developing policies, procedures, systems, programs and staff and by meeting established objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelors degree or relevant equivalent experience
• 7+ years of Materials Management/Production Logistics experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven managerial skills consistent with organizational goals and company policy to think/manage strategically, develop talent, and maximize performance.
• Able to financially manage the function by understanding budgeting, compensation systems, income statements and project justification.
• Able to lead special projects within the division, plant or operations function. Must understand the manufacturing process including engineering methods, manufacturing technology, capacity analysis, safety and other support functions.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Able to effectively administer policies, procedures, laws and regulations to maintain both environmental and labor compliances.
• Thorough understanding of Steelcase Quality System.
• Market focused to enhance customer satisfaction and product development.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

The starting annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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