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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. This position leads continuous improvement efforts across material replenishment, inventory management, and supplier communication—ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support business goals.
THE DAY TO DAY...
Responsible for daily operations on the production floor, including leading leaders, staffing, training and troubleshooting to ensure that all operations are in full compliance and meet or exceed 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 in order to meet build requirements
Manage the team to ‘scale’ the business needs
Manage the 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 use of right sized containers
Manage cost on returnable packaging; reduce bulk to right sizing
Lead JIT delivery refinement – milks runs, daily deliveries, LTL vs. FTL
Partner with Supply Chain to help resolve supplier contract issues, quality and delivery issues
Ensure the efficient and 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
THE QUALIFICATIONS...
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
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.
Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
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
The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.
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. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.
