Top 61 Materials manager Jobs in Kentucky

Materials Manager
Fruehauf Inc —Bowling Green, KY
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- 3 years
Materials Manager
Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. —Lexington, KY
- 7 years
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
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Materials Manager
Sazerac Company —Bardstown, KY
- ERP systems
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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Materials Manager
Steelblue Building Components LLC —Georgetown, KY
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Warehouse
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Materials Manager
Piston Automotive —Louisville, KY
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
1d
Paint Materials Engineer/Lead (Automotive Manufacturing)
Calance US —Georgetown, KY
- $50.00 - $61.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Manager, Procurement & Materials
Derby City Gaming & Hotel —Louisville, KY
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- 5 years
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Material Manager - Lawrenceburg
Amteck, LLC —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Military
Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Conagra Brands —Louisville, KY
- $109,000 - $159,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Manufacturing Department Manager
Philip Morris International U.S. —Owensboro, KY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Warehouse Materials Manager
Amcor —Louisville, KY
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Logistics Supervisor
Electromac —Bowling Green, KY
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Production Planner - Erlanger, KY
ADM —Erlanger, KY
- $76,000 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Manager, Materials
Summit Polymers —Elizabethtown, KY
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
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Supply Chain and Materials Manager
Lotte Aluminium Materials USA LLC —Elizabethtown, KY
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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14d
Senior Production Control Planner
BAE Systems Inc. —Louisville, KY
- $75,254 - $127,930 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
9d
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SSW Advanced Technologies —Elizabethtown, KY
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Supply Chain Co-Ordinator
Smiley Monroe —Franklin, KY
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Logistics Analyst
Yanfeng Automotive —Louisville, KY
- Overtime
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Operations Manager
Jabil Circuit —Florence, KY
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Master's degree

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Materials Manager

Fruehauf Inc -
Bowling Green, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $105,000 a year

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Resource planning methods
Data reporting
MRP
Demand forecasting analysis
Manufacturing facility experience
Production management software
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Manufacturing company experience
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading all material planning, inventory control, purchasing coordination, warehouse operations, and production material support activities. This role ensures that raw materials, components, and purchased goods are available to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost controls.

The Materials Manager will oversee the material releasing process, material rafting (kitting/staging) process, inventory accuracy, purchasing activities, and material flow throughout the facility. This position leads a team of 3–5 employees consisting of Material Handlers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents and serves as a key liaison between Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Material Planning & Inventory Management

Develop and manage material requirements to support production schedules and customer demand.
Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and forecasting data to ensure material availability.
Maintain accurate inventory records and cycle count programs.
Establish and monitor inventory KPIs, including inventory turns, accuracy, shortages, and carrying costs.

Material Releasing Process

Manage and oversee the material releasing process to ensure timely release of materials to production.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to ensure material readiness.
Review production schedules and validate material availability prior to release.
Identify and resolve material constraints that may impact production schedules.
Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of material releases.

Material Rafting (Kitting/Staging) Process

Lead the material rafting process by ensuring materials are properly staged, organized, and delivered to production areas.
Develop standardized kitting and staging procedures to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Ensure materials are available at the point of use to support production flow.
Collaborate with production teams to optimize material presentation and reduce downtime.
Monitor rafting effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Warehouse & Material Flow

Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the facility.
Ensure proper material handling practices and inventory control procedures.
Optimize warehouse layout and material flow to improve productivity and reduce waste.
Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management practices are followed when applicable.

Leadership Responsibilities

Directly supervise a team of 1–5 employees, including Material Handlers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents.
Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for assigned team members.
Establish department goals and performance expectations aligned with company objectives.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Lead purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services required for manufacturing operations.
Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality performance, and cost competitiveness.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and service issues.
Support supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Work closely with Engineering and Operations on new product launches, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier development, inventory optimization, and process improvements

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and production support processes.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies to drive improvements.
Participate in cross-functional projects involving ERP systems, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
Support implementation and optimization of ERP/MRP systems.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field required.
Equivalent manufacturing materials management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis.
APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or similar professional certifications preferred.

Experience

5+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience with material releasing processes and material rafting/kitting/staging processes.
Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
Experience in trailer manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.

Systems & Technical Knowledge

Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in a manufacturing environment required.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, purchasing, and production planning within an ERP environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and inventory tracking.
Ability to analyze and interpret Bills of Material (BOMs), inventory reports, demand forecasts, and production schedules.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inventory Accuracy
Material Availability to Production
Production Material Shortages
On-Time Material Releases
Inventory Turns
Warehouse Productivity
Cycle Count Accuracy
Supplier Delivery Performance
Material Rafting/Kitting Accuracy
Production Downtime Due to Material Issues

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production facility for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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