Job Title: Materials Manager
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Type: Full-Time
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Hear from a Kitron Employee
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About the Role
The Materials Manager is responsible for ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time to support production and customer delivery. This role oversees inventory control and warehouse operations to keep production running smoothly.
This position plays a critical role in balancing cost, quality, and delivery while working closely with production, engineering, and customer teams in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing availability with carrying costs
- Oversee cycle counting, physical inventory, and inventory accuracy initiatives
- Analyze inventory trends, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials
- Implement strategies to reduce waste and improve inventory turns
Warehouse & Logistics Oversight
- Manage receiving, storage, and material movement processes
- Ensure materials are properly handled, stored, and issued to production
- Oversee shipping and logistics coordination as needed
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to support build readiness
- Participate in production meetings to align on priorities and constraints
- Communicate material risks, shortages, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements in material flow, planning accuracy, and efficiency
- Support ERP/MRP system optimization and data integrity
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and inventory accuracy
Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop team members
- Set clear expectations and hold team accountable for performance
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or similar high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment
- APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds, as needed
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
