Materials Manager

Materials Manager at Axion Recruitment Materials Manager at Axion Recruitment in Monroe, Ohio Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Materials Manager Monroe, Ohio $110,000 - $125,000 (DOE) + 10% Bonus Monday - Friday (Days) Automotive Manufacturing We are working on behalf of a high-volume Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility in Monroe, Ohio, to recruit an experienced Materials Manager . This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced, just-in-time production environment, responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials across the entire plant . Reporting directly to the Plant Manager , you will take ownership of the end-to-end materials function , including Inbound raw materials, Production scheduling & planning, Inventory control, Outbound logistics and shipping. You will lead a core materials team (6-8 direct reports) across planning, inventory, and shipping, with oversight of a wider team of material handlers and drivers (~15-20) supporting plant operations. This role is critical to maintaining on-time delivery, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a demanding automotive environment Duties and responsibilities as the Materials Manager include: Lead the materials, planning, and logistics function across the facility Manage the flow of materials from receipt through to shipment Oversee production scheduling and inventory control to support JIT manufacturing Ensure on-time delivery and customer requirements are consistently met Drive inventory accuracy, FIFO, and cost control initiatives Manage and develop the Materials team, including supervisors and coordinators Maintain accuracy across

EDI, ERP/MRP

systems, and reporting Act as a key link between operations, supply chain, and customers Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (TPS, TPM, Kaizen, 5S)

Experienced Required:

Automotive manufacturing experience is essential Proven leadership experience within materials, supply chain, logistics in a manufacturing plant Strong understanding of just-in-time (JIT) environments and high-volume production Experience across production planning, inventory control, and shipping/logistics Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), EDI, and inventory systems Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Ability to manage both people and process in a fast-paced environment Commutable from: Dayton, Cincinnati, Monroe, Mason, Middletown, Springboro, Hamilton, Fairfield, Loveland, Sharonville, Lebanon We are also open to candidates currently operating as: Supply Chain Manager, Materials & Planning Manager, Production Planning Manager, Logistics Manager (Manufacturing), Inventory Control Manager, Operations / Materials Manager.